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Definition of preprint

preprint

/ˈpriːprɪnt/
pre · print

Plural:preprints
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Past Simple:preprinted
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Past Participle:preprinted
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Present Participle:preprinting
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preprint Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A version of an academic or scientific research paper that is shared publicly online before undergoing formal peer review and publication in a journal.

Example

"The researchers uploaded a preprint of their study to a public repository so colleagues could review the findings immediately."


2

An advertising supplement, section, or book excerpt printed in advance of the main publication and later inserted or distributed separately.

Example

"The Sunday newspaper included a colorful glossy preprint from the local department store."

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• verb

1

To publish or distribute an academic paper or literary work in advance of formal peer-reviewed publication.

Example

"Many physicists routinely preprint their manuscripts on open-access servers months before journal acceptance."


2

To print material, such as standard forms, packaging, or newspaper sections, in advance of its final use or assembly.

Example

"The company decided to preprint the return address on all the envelopes to save time."

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