Preview ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Preview ( verb )

To see or examine (something) beforehand; to look at or watch (something) before it is shown or performed for a general audience.

Origin:

From middle english previeuen, from old french preveoir, from latin praevidere ("to foresee, provide for, take care of beforehand"), from prae- ("before") + videre ("to see").

Examples:

1. I had the opportunity to preview the movie before it was released to the public.
2. The art exhibit was previewed by a select group of critics before opening to the public.
3. He previewed his new album to a group of industry insiders.
4. I always like to preview the menu before ordering in a restaurant.
5. The designer allowed me to preview his new collection before it hit the stores.

(As a noun)

Preview ( noun )

To see or examine (something) beforehand; to look at or watch (something) before it is shown or performed for a general audience.

Origin:

From middle english previeuen, from old french preveoir, from latin praevidere ("to foresee, provide for, take care of beforehand"), from prae- ("before") + videre ("to see").

Examples:

1. I had the opportunity to preview the movie before it was released to the public.
2. The art exhibit was previewed by a select group of critics before opening to the public.
3. He previewed his new album to a group of industry insiders.
4. I always like to preview the menu before ordering in a restaurant.
5. The designer allowed me to preview his new collection before it hit the stores.