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preview

 

[ ˈpriːvjuː ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a movie context

A short film or sequence of film trailers shown before the main feature.

Synonyms

teaser, trailer

Examples of usage

  • Let's get to the cinema early so we can see the previews.
  • I always enjoy watching the previews to see what upcoming movies are coming out.
Context #2 | Verb

in a software development context

To display a preliminary version of a product or feature for testing or feedback.

Synonyms

examine, test

Examples of usage

  • We need to preview the new website design before launching it live.
  • Can you preview the changes before we finalize them?

Translations

Translations of the word "preview" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-visualização

🇮🇳 पूर्वावलोकन

🇩🇪 Vorschau

🇮🇩 pratinjau

🇺🇦 попередній перегляд

🇵🇱 podgląd

🇯🇵 プレビュー

🇫🇷 aperçu

🇪🇸 vista previa

🇹🇷 önizleme

🇰🇷 미리보기

🇸🇦 معاينة

🇨🇿 náhled

🇸🇰 náhľad

🇨🇳 预览

🇸🇮 predogled

🇮🇸 forskoðun

🇰🇿 алдын ала қарау

🇬🇪 წინასწარი ნახვა

🇦🇿 önizləmə

🇲🇽 vista previa

Etymology

The word 'preview' originated in the late 17th century from the French word 'prevoir', meaning 'to see beforehand'. It was first used in the context of theatrical performances to refer to a viewing before the official opening. Over time, the term expanded to include other forms of early viewing, such as movie previews and software previews.

See also: interview, overview, review, view, viewable, viewer, viewers, viewership, viewfinder, viewing, viewpoint, views.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,685, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.