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Definition of prebuild

prebuild

/ˌpriːˈbɪld/
pre · build

Plural:prebuilds
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Adjective:prebuilt
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Past Simple:prebuilt
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Past Participle:prebuilt
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Present Participle:prebuilding
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prebuild Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To build, manufacture, or assemble in advance, especially in sections at a factory prior to final installation on-site.

Example

"The contractor chose to prebuild the roof trusses in the workshop to save time at the construction site."


2

To compile or configure in advance so that a system or software package is ready for immediate deployment (in computing).

Example

"Developers often prebuild binary packages so end users do not have to compile the source code themselves."

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• noun

1

A structure, machine, or personal computer that has been assembled in advance prior to sale or final installation.

Example

"Because he lacked the time to source individual parts, he decided to buy a gaming prebuild from an electronics retailer."


2

A preliminary phase in construction, manufacturing, or software development in which components or environments are prepared before the main build.

Example

"The engineering team identified several dependency errors during the prebuild of the application."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prebuild. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prebuild
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