preread

verb, noun — 2 senses

preread

verb

Etymology From pre- + read.

1

To read in advance.

Derived terms
prereader

preread

noun

Etymology From pre- + read.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences An operation in which data is read in advance of its being needed.

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