prerelease
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- noun
- /ˌpriːrɪˈliːs/
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preestreno
- The movie studio held a prerelease screening for select audiences before the official launch.
- prerelease studies
Examples
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First, this is a prerelease operating system.
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I just submitted the form and am really looking forward to being a part of the Prerelease group.
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Anyway, the prerelease days were like a private club because nobody else could get their hands on the drops.
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As much as possible, the transition from prerelease services to community services should be seamless.
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We don't offer technical support for prerelease software, which includes the Windows 8 Release Preview.
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I downloaded a prerelease copy of the software to test its new features.
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Many gamers were excited to try the prerelease version of the video game ahead of its official release.
Synonyms
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A short showing of a film or play before it opens
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An early showing of a film or product before its official release
An advance showing of a movie or TV show to a small group
Antonyms
How Early
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- Specialized
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- Specialized
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- Literature
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Prerelease comes from pre- 'before' and release 'to make available', so as a noun it names a version or event that happens before the official release, such as an early copy or test showing.