preloading UK
priːˈloʊdɪŋ
See also: pregaming (US)
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Definition of preloading - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
drinkingRareUKdrinking alcohol at home before going out sociallyRareUK
  • Preloading is common among students before parties.
2.
technologyTECH.UKprocess of loading data or software in advanceTECH.UK
  • Preloading reduces the time needed to start the game.

Adjective

1.
preparationRareUKinvolving preparation before useRareUK
  • Preloading the equipment can save time during the event.
precursory preparatory
2.
alcoholRareUKdrinking alcohol before going outRareUK
  • They had a preloading session before the party.
pregaming
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Origin of preloading

English, pre- (before) + load (to fill) + -ing (suffix)

Examples of preloading in a sentence

  • The venue warned that preloading often leads to trouble at the door.
  • Preloading the maps lets the app work even without reception.
  • Preloading during the night prevents update delays in the morning.
  • Proper preloading of the bearings reduced vibration at high speed.
  • The manual specifies preloading the spring before installing the actuator.
  • In the ICU, preloading was adjusted by carefully managing IV fluids.

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  1. French:préchauffe, préparatoire, ...
  2. German:Vorglühen, Vorbereitung, ...
  3. Italian:pre-drinking, preparatorio, ...
  4. Spanish:precopeo, de precarga, ...
  5. Portuguese:hábito de beber álcool em casa antes de sair, preparação antecipada, ...
  6. Chinese:预饮, 预装的, ...
  7. Japanese:先飲み, 準備の, ...
  8. Arabic:شرب الكحول في المنزل قبل الخروج إلى السهر, تَمْهِيدِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁתִיָּה מְרֹאשׁ, מְטוּעָן מֵרֹאשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:предварительное выпивание, предварительная подготовка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:попереднє пиття, підготовка, ...
  12. Hindi:कहीं बाहर पार्टी या मिलन पर जाने से पहले घर पर ही शराब पीने की आदत, पूर्व लोडिंग, ...
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Definition of preload - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computer memoryTECH.data loaded into memory before neededTECH.
  • The game uses preload to reduce loading times.
buffer cache
2.
medicalTECH.end diastolic pressure stretching heart ventriclesTECH.
  • Doctors measured the preload to assess heart function.
3.
technologyTECH.internal stress applied to mechanical systemsTECH.
  • The preload in the bolt ensures structural integrity.
prestress

Verb

1.
technologytr.TECH.load software or data into memory before it is neededtr.TECH.
  • The program preloads data to reduce loading times during use..
2.
engineeringtr.TECH.apply a load or stress to something before usetr.TECH.
  • We preload the beams to test their strength under stress..
3.
drinkingtr./intr.RareUSdrink alcohol at home before going outtr./intr.RareUS
  • They decided to preload before heading to the club.
pregame
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Origin of preload

Latin, prae (before) + lodere (to load)

Examples of preload in a sentence

  • The software update included a preload of essential files.
  • The cardiologist focused on the preload during the examination.
  • Preload is crucial for understanding cardiac output.
  • The engineer calculated the preload for the new design.
  • Adjusting the preload can improve performance.
  • The app preloads images for faster viewing.

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  1. French:préchargement, précharger, ...
  2. German:Vorladen, vorladen, ...
  3. Italian:precaricamento, precaricare, ...
  4. Spanish:precarga, cargar previamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:pré-carregamento, carregar antecipadamente, ...
  6. Chinese:预加载, 预先加载, ...
  7. Japanese:プリロード, プリロードする, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحميل مُسْبَق, حَمَّلَ مُسْبَقًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְתוּנִים שֶׁמוּעָלִים לַזִּכָּרוֹן, לִטְעוֹן מֵרֹאשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:предварительная загрузка, предварительно загружать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:попереднє завантаження, попередньо завантажити, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रीलोड, पूर्व-लोड करना, ...
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