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preface

/ˈpɹɛfəs/

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noun

The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.

Examples :

"The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field."

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noun

An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.

Examples :

"The preface to the school report explained the criteria used for grading. "

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noun

The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.

Examples :

"The priest began the Mass with the preface, a short prayer that introduced the main part of the service. "

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noun

A title or epithet.

Examples :

"The preface of the family cookbook was a short poem about their culinary traditions. "

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verb

To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).

Examples :

"She likes to preface her presentations with a joke to relax the audience. "

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verb

To give a preface to.

Examples :

"to preface a book"

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