preview

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/ ˈpriˌvyu /

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noun

an earlier or previous view.

an advance showing of a motion picture, play, etc., before its public opening.

an advance showing of brief scenes in a motion picture, television show, etc., for purposes of advertisement.

anything that gives an advance idea or impression of something to come.

verb (used with object)

to view or show beforehand or in advance.

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Also pre·vue .

Origin of preview

First recorded in 1600–10; 1920–25 for def. 2; pre- + view

OTHER WORDS FROM preview

un·pre·viewed, adjective

Words nearby preview

preventive medicine, preventive war, preverb, preverbal, Prévert, preview, preview monitor, Previn, previous, previously, previous question

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How to use preview in a sentence

If you have access to Unreal Engine software, you can check out a preview of two fully finished MetaHumans right now by downloading the files from the Unreal Engine site.
Meet the eerily realistic digital people made with Epic’s MetaHuman Creator|Stan Horaczek|February 11, 2021|Popular-Science
Now, Google has quietly started rolling out its new Green Room feature, which allows users to get a clear preview of how they will look and sound before the call gets underway.
Google’s new Green Room feature gets you camera-ready before video meetings|Stan Horaczek|February 8, 2021|Popular-Science
In his role as the Blade’s film and TV critic Carney wrote reviews, previews and interviews about movie releases and regional film festivals.
Financial manager, Blade film critic Brian Carney dies at 58|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|February 4, 2021|Washington Blade
Right before Ronan was diagnosed, his father and I went to a movie, and there was a preview for the movie Rabbit Hole about people who lose their child.
'People Expect a Woman to Grieve a Certain Way.' What One Mom Learned About Trauma and Strength After Losing Her Young Son|Belinda Luscombe|January 20, 2021|Time

These are pre-pandemic questions to give us a preview of post-pandemic life.
Carolyn Hax: A mother-in-law stays in a hotel because of her son’s comments|Carolyn Hax|January 14, 2021|Washington Post
One, from a short preview of her rehearsal performance, is that Williams certainly boasts the vocal chops to do the part justice.
The Cast of ‘Peter Pan Live!’ Knows You Hatewatched ‘The Sound of Music’|Kevin Fallon|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As a preview, Sony unveiled “Almost Like the Blues,” which went viral on YouTube.
Excuse Me For Not Dying: Leonard Cohen at 80|David Yaffe|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When filming finally ended and I eventually saw an early preview of the film, it was stranger still.
What It's Like to Watch Kate Beckinsale Play You in a Movie|Barbie Latza Nadeau|September 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like so many others in the nerd world, I fell in love with Cards Against Humanity through its Kickstarter preview in 2011.
The Case Against Cards Against Humanity: Is Max Temkin a Horrible Person? (Does It Matter?)|Arthur Chu|July 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And then Michael came to our third preview and I thought, ‘I’m a terrible person!
Daniel Radcliffe Says No More ‘Harry Potter.’ (He’s Not Engaged, Either.)|Marlow Stern|May 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He looked like a man who had lately had a preview of Hell's inverted pleasures.
I'll Kill You Tomorrow|Helen Huber
She recalled all that now as she sat in the little theatre waiting for the preview of her picture to begin.
Hour of Enchantment|Roy J. Snell
Because of such a plan the matters of review and preview take on vital significance.
Principles of Teaching|Adam S. Bennion
His nightmares ran twice: once just before bed, in clairvoyant preview, and again in the depths of REM sleep.
Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town|Cory Doctorow
Important as is the review, the preview or assignment is equally vital.
Principles of Teaching|Adam S. Bennion

British Dictionary definitions for preview

preview

US prevue

/ (ˈpriːvjuː) /

noun

an advance or preliminary view or sight

an advance showing before public presentation of a film, art exhibition, etc, usually before an invited audience of celebrities and journalists

a public performance of a play before the official first night

verb

(tr) to view in advance

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