preview

/ˈpriːvjuː/
noun
  1. An opportunity to see something before it is officially available or shown to the public.
    • The software company released a preview of the next version for testing.
    • The museum offered a preview of the exhibition to its members.
    • We got a special preview of the new movie before it opened in theaters.
  2. A short description or image that gives an idea of what a longer piece of content (like a video, article, or document) contains.
    • The email showed a preview of the first few lines of the message.
    • The website displays a preview of each article on the homepage.
    • Click on the thumbnail to see a preview of the video.
verb
  1. To see or show something before it is officially available or released.
    • The teacher previewed the lesson plan with the students ahead of time.
    • You can preview the new features by signing up for the beta program.
    • The director previewed the film for a small audience before the premiere.
  2. To view a short version or summary of something (such as a document, video, or webpage) before opening or using it fully.
    • The app lets you preview a song before you buy it.
    • You can preview the document by hovering over the file icon.
    • I always preview my emails before sending them to check for mistakes.
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