previewing
ˈpriːˌvjuːɪŋ
Definition

Definition of previewing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

advance showingshowing something before it is officially available
  • The previewing session attracted many curious viewers.
  • The previewing event was a huge success.
  • They attended a previewing of the new movie.
sneak peek
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Origin of previewing

Latin, prae (before) + videre (to see)

Terms with previewing included in their meaning

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previewing
show a trailer of a film or program

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  1. French:en avant-première, ...
  2. German:Vorführung, ...
  3. Italian:previsione, ...
  4. Spanish:previo, ...
  5. Portuguese:de pré-estreia, ...
  6. Chinese:提前展示, ...
  7. Japanese:プレビュー, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَدَّم مُسْبَقًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַקְדִּימִים, ...
  10. Russian:предварительный просмотр, ...
  11. Ukrainian:попередній перегляд, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्वप्रदर्शित, ...
preview
ˈpriːvjuː

Definition of preview - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
early screeningearly showing of a film, play, or exhibition
  • We attended the preview of the new movie last night..
sneak peek
2.
anticipationexperience of something in advance
  • We had a preview of the new theme park.
foretaste sneak peek
3.
promo videoUSadvertisement with short scenes from a movieUS
  • The preview made me excited to watch the film.
promo teaser trailer
4.
document checkTECH.facility for checking a document before savingTECH.
  • Use the preview to see changes before printing.

Verb

tr.
1.
see beforesee or show in advance
  • They previewed the movie before its official release..
foresee foretaste
2.
technologyTECH.check a document or photo before saving or printingTECH.
  • You can preview the document before printing it.
previewing
3.
entertainmentRarewatch a movie or play before public releaseRare
  • We previewed the film before its premiere.
screen view
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Expressions with preview

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screening to test audience reaction before release
The sneak preview helped producers decide on the final cut.
display setting that shows content as it will look when finalized
Switch to preview mode to check the layout before publishing the page.
on-screen area showing how content looks before a final action
The email message appeared in the preview window before she opened it fully.
screen for reviewing video content before recording
They used a preview monitor to review the shot.

Origin of preview

Latin, prae (before) + videre (to see)

Examples of preview in a sentence

  • We got tickets to the preview of the new play.
  • The director gave us a preview of the upcoming film.
  • Fans were thrilled with the preview of the new album.
  • The preview gave a glimpse of the upcoming thriller.
  • We watched the preview before the main feature started.
  • Check the preview to ensure all edits are correct.

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  1. French:avant-première, prévisualiser, ...
  2. German:Vorpremiere, vorschauen, ...
  3. Italian:anteprima, vedere in anticipo, ...
  4. Spanish:vista previa, previsualizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pré-estreia, antever, ...
  6. Chinese:预映, 提前观看, ...
  7. Japanese:プレビュー, 試写する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَرْض أَوَّلِي, عايَنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַצָּגָה מֻקְדֶּמֶת, לְהַצִּיג בְּתַצּוּגָה מַקְדִּימָה, ...
  10. Russian:предварительный показ, предварительно просматривать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:передпоказ, переглядати, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्वावलोकन, पूर्वावलोकन करना, ...
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