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Exam: TOEIC

prepay

IPA: /ˈpriːpeɪ/

KK: /priˈpeɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make a payment in advance before receiving a service or product.

Example: I decided to prepay for my hotel room to avoid any issues at check-in.

prepayment

IPA: //ˈpriːpeɪmənt//

KK: /priˈpeɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A payment made before it is due or before receiving a service or product.

Example: The company requires a prepayment before starting the project.

preplan

IPA: /ˈpriːplæn/

KK: /priˈplæn/

verb

Definition: To make arrangements or plans before an event or activity takes place.

Example: We need to preplan our trip to ensure everything goes smoothly.

preplanning

IPA: /ˌpriːˈplænɪŋ/

KK: /priˈplænɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of making plans ahead of time to prepare for future events or activities.

Example: Effective preplanning can help ensure that the project runs smoothly.

prepurchase

IPA: //ˌpriːˈpɜːr.tʃəs//

KK: /priˈpɜrʧəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that occurs before a purchase is made.

Example: The prepurchase inspection helped the buyer make an informed decision.

prequalify

IPA: //priˈkwɒlɪfaɪ//

KK: /priˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

adjective

Definition: To meet the necessary requirements or standards before a certain process or event.

Example: You need to prequalify for the loan before applying.

presale

IPA: //ˈpriːseɪl//

KK: /ˈprɛseɪl/

noun

Definition: A special sale that happens before the main sale, often allowing customers to buy items early or at a lower price.

Example: The presale for the concert tickets sold out in just a few hours.

presales

IPA: /ˈpriːseɪlz/

KK: /ˈprɪseɪlz/

adjective

Definition: Describing actions or activities that happen before a product is sold to customers.

Example: The company launched a presales campaign to generate interest in the new product.

noun

Definition: The period or activity of selling a product or service before it is officially available to the public.

Example: The company announced its presales for the new smartphone, allowing customers to order it before the official launch date.

preschedule

IPA: /prɛˈʃɛdʒuːl/

KK: /prɛˈʃɛdʒuːl/

verb

Definition: To arrange a time for something before it happens.

Example: We need to preschedule the meeting for next week.

prescreen

IPA: //ˈprɛs.kriːn//

KK: /ˈprɛsˌkrin/

transitive verb

Definition: To check or evaluate something, such as candidates or films, before making a final decision or selection.

Example: The company decided to prescreen all job applicants to find the best candidates.

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