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preview


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noun

Definition of PREVIEW

1
: an advance statement, sample, or survey
2
: an advance showing or performance (as of a motion picture or play)
3
also pre·vue \-ˌvyü\ : a showing of clips from a motion picture advertised for appearance in the near future —called also trailer
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Examples of PREVIEW

  1. We saw the movie at a special preview.
  2. Before the movie starts they always show previews of coming attractions.
  3. There are previews of the next week's episode at the end of each show.
  4. They gave a preview of the upcoming football season.
  5. The magazine includes a preview of the newest fall fashions.

First Known Use of PREVIEW

1882

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