Preview Definition
prēvyo͝o
previewed, previewing, previews, preview
noun
previews
A restricted showing, as of a film, before exhibition to the public generally.
Webster's New World
A previous or preliminary view or survey.
Webster's New World
A showing of scenes from a film, TV show, etc. in advertising its coming appearance.
Webster's New World
A foretaste of something.
Wiktionary
Something seen in advance.
Wiktionary
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verb
previewed, previewing, previews
To view or show beforehand; receive or give a preview of.
Webster's New World
To view or exhibit in advance.
American Heritage
To provide a preliminary sample or overview of.
The professor previewed the course for us.
American Heritage
Origin of Preview
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Old French preveu, past participle of preveoir (“to foresee"). See pre- + view.
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