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Definition of prereading

prereading

/ˌpriːˈriːdɪŋ/
pre · read · ing
Plural:prereadings
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prereading Lexical Profile

prereading Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to or occurring in the developmental stage before a child learns to read, or performed prior to reading a text.

Example

"The teacher introduced several prereading exercises to help the students understand the historical context of the novel."

• noun

1

The practice or process of skimming, previewing, or preparing for a text before reading it thoroughly to improve comprehension.

Example

"Effective prereading involves scanning headings and chapter summaries before diving into the main text."

2

Assigned background material meant to be read in advance of a meeting, lecture, or class.

Example

"The professor uploaded the required prereading to the course portal three days before the seminar."

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• Rhymes for prereading

• Nearby Words

prequalify
prequel
prerace
prereading
prerecord
prerecording
preregister

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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