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Exam: TOEFL

preprocessor

IPA: /ˈpriːprəʊsɛsər/

KK: /priˈprɒsɛsər/

noun

Definition: A program that takes input data, processes it, and produces output that can be used by another program.

Example: The preprocessor converts the source code into a format that the compiler can understand.

preproduction

IPA: /ˌpriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

KK: /priːprəˈdʌkʃən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the stage that happens before the actual production of something, such as planning or preparation.

Example: The team spent weeks on preproduction to ensure everything was ready for filming.

noun

Definition: The early planning and organization that happens before starting a project, especially in film or theater, including tasks like budgeting and hiring.

Example: The film is currently in preproduction, with the team finalizing the cast and crew.

preprofessional

IPA: //priːprəˈfɛʃənl//

KK: /priːprəˈfɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time before someone starts studying for or working in a specific profession.

Example: Many students take preprofessional courses to prepare for medical school.

preprogram

IPA: /ˌpriːˈprəʊɡræm/

KK: /priˈprōgrəm/

transitive verb

Definition: To set up a program or instructions ahead of time so that they will run automatically later.

Example: The technician will preprogram the device to start at 8 AM every day.

prepuberal

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpjuːbərəl/

KK: /priˈpjuːbərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period before a person reaches puberty, when their body has not yet developed secondary sexual characteristics.

Example: The study focused on prepuberal children to understand early development stages.

prepubertal

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpjuːbərtəl/

KK: /priˈpjuːbərtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time before a person reaches puberty, which is the stage of development when a child's body begins to change into an adult body.

Example: The study focused on prepubertal children to understand early development stages.

prepuberty

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpjuːbərti/

KK: /priˈpjuːbərti/

noun

Definition: The stage in a person's life just before they reach puberty, characterized by physical and emotional changes as they grow up.

Example: Children experience various changes during prepuberty as they approach their teenage years.

prepubescence

IPA: /ˌpriːpjuːˈbɛsəns/

KK: /priˈpjubəsəns/

noun

Definition: The period in a person's life just before they reach puberty, when their body begins to develop and change.

Example: Children experience various changes during prepubescence as they approach adolescence.

prepubescent

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpjuːbɛsənt/

KK: /priˈpjuːbəsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing the time before a person reaches puberty, when their body has not yet developed secondary sexual characteristics.

Example: The prepubescent children were excited about their upcoming school trip.

noun

Definition: A child who has not yet reached puberty, typically characterized by the absence of secondary sexual characteristics.

Example: The prepubescent child enjoyed playing games with friends.

prepublication

IPA: /ˌpriːˈpʌb.lɪˌkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /priːˌpʌb.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period just before something is published, especially a book.

Example: The marketing team prepared for the prepublication phase of the new novel.

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