preread

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ read.

Pronunciation

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Verb

preread (third-person singular simple present prereads, present participle prereading, simple past and past participle preread)

1. (transitive) To read in advance.

Derived terms

• prereader

Noun

preread (plural prereads)

1. (computing) An operation in which data is read in advance of its being needed.

Anagrams

• redrape, reraped