The action of examining beforehand; an instance of this, a previous or prior examination.
单词 | θ129717 |
释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > enquiry > investigation, inspection > pre- or post-examination > [noun] > previous examination (4) pre-examination1638 The action of examining beforehand; an instance of this, a previous or prior examination. preview1882 A preliminary inspection or survey. Also: a foretaste, advance warning, etc. casing1928 The action of case, v.1 9; inspection, planning, etc., esp. in preparation for a robbery (see quots.). slang (originally U.S.). prescreening1956 |
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