transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprē-ˌfȯrm, (ˌ)prē-ˈ ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Latin praeformare, from prae- + formare to form, from forma form
Date: 1601
1. : to form or shape beforehand
2. : to bring to approximate preliminary shape and size
• pre·form ˈprē-ˌfȯrm noun