[pre.view] vt (1607) 1: to see beforehand; specif: to view or to show in advance of public presentation
2: to give a preliminary survey of -- pre.view.er n
[2]preview n (1922) 1: an advance showing or performance (as of a motion picture or play)
2. also pre.vue : a showing of snatches from a motion picture advertised for appearance in the near future--called also trailer
3: an advance statement, sample, or survey