Definition preview in British English

preview noun

[countable] noun

/ˈpriːvjuː/

an opportunity to see something such as a play, film, or work of art before it is shown to the public

Example

a sneak preview of next season's fashions (=one that only very few people are allowed to see)

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look sight glance

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a short description of something that will happen or will be available later

Example

a preview of the President's speech

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description story picture

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something that gives an idea of what a future event will be like

Example

Recent storms and floods could be a preview of the effects of climate change.

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sign signal indication

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