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Definition of preflight

preflight

/ˈpriːˌflaɪt/
pre · flight
Plural:preflights
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Past Simple:preflighted
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Past Participle:preflighted
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Present Participle:preflighting
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preflight Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Occurring, done, or used in preparation for a flight of an aircraft or spacecraft.

Example

"The pilot completed the preflight safety checklist before starting the engines."

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• noun

1

An inspection, test, or preparation of an aircraft or spacecraft conducted before a flight.

Example

"The mechanic discovered a minor hydraulic leak during the morning preflight."

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• verb

1

To prepare and inspect (an aircraft or spacecraft) before takeoff or launch.

Example

"The ground crew preflighted the plane thoroughly while the passengers waited at the gate."

2

To check and verify (a digital document or file) for formatting, font, and color accuracy before sending it to a commercial printer.

Example

"Always preflight the layout file to ensure all high-resolution images and fonts are properly embedded."

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• Nearby Words

preferred
prefight
prefix
preflight
preformatted
pregame
preggers

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