I. ¦prēˌ adjective
Etymology: pre- + production (I)
: involving, existing, or taking place in the period before production begins
preproduction planning
especially : relating to or being a prototype
preproduction models
II. "ˌ noun
: the period in the development of a play or motion picture prior to staging or filming that usually involves casting, hiring production crews, constructing sets, and finding a suitable theater or location for filming