Pre-viewed

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Previously viewed; used. euphemistic, not-comparable, usually

    "Linda Harris of Reston, Va., found a way to cut what it costs to buy videos. "Purchase pre-viewed movies from a video store," she recommends. Harris said she saves as much as half the cost of a new video. For example, she bought a pre-viewed movie, Dinosaur, for $6.99. The original cost $19.99."

Example

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"Linda Harris of Reston, Va., found a way to cut what it costs to buy videos. "Purchase pre-viewed movies from a video store," she recommends. Harris said she saves as much as half the cost of a new video. For example, she bought a pre-viewed movie, Dinosaur, for $6.99. The original cost $19.99."

Etymology

From pre- + viewed.

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