preface
/ˈpɹɛfəs/
noun
- 1
The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
“The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field.”
- 2
An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
- 3
The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
- 4
A title or epithet.
verb
- 1
To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
“Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well.”
- 2
To give a preface to.
“to preface a book”
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