26984 words

preview

7 definitions • 5 examples
1
an opportunity to see something such as a film or a collection of works of art before it is shown to the public, or a description of something such as a television programme before it is shown to the public
2
short parts of a television show or film that are shown to the public in order to advertise it
3
to describe something or be shown before it officially begins:

Examples:

Miller's new play is previewing (= being performed publicly before it officially opens) at the Theatre Royal tomorrow.
On page 11, Sally Gaines previews next week's movies on TV.
4
an advance showing of something such as a movie or play before its formal opening, or the showing of a few parts of a movie or television program as an advertisement
5
an opportunity to see or hear about something before it is available or shown to the public:

Examples:

There was a preview screening of the movie on Monday night.
Click here for an exclusive preview of our forthcoming new products.
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if something previews or is previewed, it is shown or described before it is available to be seen by the public:

Examples:

They will be previewing their latest products at a series of trade shows in the spring.

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