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upfront

/ˈʌpfrʌnt/ /ʌpˈfrʌnt/

Meanings
noun
A meeting of network executives with the press and major advertisers, signaling the start of advertising sales for a new season

Examples :

"The network's upfront presentation showcased their new shows and ad opportunities for the coming fall season. "
media business entertainment

Related Words

Illustration requirements

requirements noun

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənts/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

Illustration straightforward

straightforward adjective

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/ /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwɚd/

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

"The instructions for the science project were straightforward; they clearly explained each step. "

Illustration opportunities

opportunities noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

""Learning a new language opens up many opportunities for travel and better job prospects." "

Illustration showcased

showcased verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪst/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪst/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Illustration advertisers

advertisers noun

/ˈædvərtaɪzərz/ /ˈædvərˌtaɪzərz/

One who advertises.

"The advertisers paid for the colorful ads on the school bus. "

Illustration signaling

signaling verb

/ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/ /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋɡ/

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

"The teacher was signaling to the students to be quiet by raising her hand. "

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executives noun

/ɪɡˈzekjətɪvz/ /ɛɡˈzɛkjətɪvz/

A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.

"The executives at the company decided to offer employees more vacation time. "

Illustration beforehand

beforehand adjective

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/

In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

Illustration consideration

consideration noun

/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

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advertising verb

/ˈædvə(ɹ)ˌtaɪzɪŋ/

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

"The school is advertising a new after-school program for students. "

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expectations noun

/ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/

The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

"The teacher had high expectations for her students' test scores. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "