- an earlier or previous view.
- an advance showing of a motion picture, play, etc., before its public opening.
- an advance showing of brief scenes in a motion picture, television show, etc., for purposes of advertisement.
- anything that gives an advance idea or impression of something to come.
- to view or show beforehand or in advance.
- an advance or preliminary view or sight
- an advance showing before public presentation of a film, art exhibition, etc, usually before an invited audience of celebrities and journalists
- a public performance of a play before the official first night
- to view in advance
