Prevued: meaning, definitions and examples

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prevued

 

[ prɪˈvjuːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

film industry

The term 'prevued' is used in the film industry to refer to the act of showing a preview or trailer of a film to the audience before its official release. This practice is aimed at generating excitement and anticipation among potential viewers. By showcasing select scenes, a film's creators hope to entice audiences and encourage attendance upon release. The term can also suggest that elements of the film are being highlighted in a way that presents a sneak peek of what to expect.

Synonyms

previewed, sneak peeked, teased

Examples of usage

  • The studio prevued the latest movie at the film festival.
  • They prevued the upcoming blockbuster during prime time.
  • Attendees were excited when they prevued the new superhero film.

Translations

Translations of the word "prevued" in other languages:

🇵🇹 previsto

🇮🇳 पूर्वदर्शी

🇩🇪 vorgeschaut

🇮🇩 diperkirakan

🇺🇦 попередній

🇵🇱 zapowiedziany

🇯🇵 予告された

🇫🇷 prévu

🇪🇸 previsto

🇹🇷 öngörülen

🇰🇷 예정된

🇸🇦 مُتَوَقَّع

🇨🇿 předpokládaný

🇸🇰 predpokladaný

🇨🇳 预告的

🇸🇮 predviden

🇮🇸 fyrirfram

🇰🇿 болжанған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ განსაზღვრული

🇦🇿 proqnozlaşdırılan

🇲🇽 previsto

Etymology

The term 'prevued' is derived from the word 'preview,' which itself comes from the Latin 'prae' meaning 'before' and 'visio' meaning 'sight.' The prefix suggests an advance look or viewing before the official release of something, particularly in entertainment sectors like film, theater, and television. The evolution of this term primarily aligns with the growth of media marketing, where showcasing a glimpse of upcoming content became a standard practice to engage potential audiences. Over time, 'prevued' has become a specific term associated with trailers and promotional content in cinematic contexts. The increased competition within the entertainment industry has further solidified the necessity of prevuing films, as studios aim to create buzz and anticipation around their releases.