to calculate or assess a quantity, time, or cost in advance

a noun referring to a prior expectation, anticipation, or a predicted future outcome.

to forecast or estimate a future event or trend based on information or data

to take advance measures or precautions to stop something undesirable from occurring

to reserve a service, space, or ticket in advance

a pre-arranged booking or appointment

a statement or prediction of what will happen in the future

to take action to influence or affect the course of an event, often in an official or professional capacity

a feeling or intuition of what is going to happen in the future

serving as a preliminary or introductory stage

an advanced notice or alert regarding a potential danger, crisis, or problem

to schedule in advance

to forecast or expect something beforehand

to sell in advance

to see or predict an event before it happens; to envision or forecast the future

to signal or indicate that something is likely to happen in the future

a series of matches held to determine which teams qualify for the final tournament

advance notice or preliminary announcement

beforehand; in advance

a preliminary competition or qualifying heat

to plan or plot something in advance, especially a crime or malicious act; premeditated

to set aside or keep something for a specific purpose or future use

to anticipate or expect beforehand

to calculate or judge the value, quantity, or extent of something in advance

to wish someone success, a pleasant journey, etc. in advance

a sign or prior indication of something that is yet to occur

trailer (for a movie)

to heat an oven, engine, or substance before use

to know or realize something before it happens

a preparatory course in college or university

to pay in advance for goods or services; prepaid

to preprocess

a preliminary trial run or simulation of a process or scenario

having the nature of preventing or protecting against something unwanted, such as illness, accidents, or risks

to purchase in advance

The estimated date of childbirth for a pregnant woman.

to manufacture or prepare components or products in advance for later assembly or use; prefabricated or precut

to prepare a lesson

An initial review or assessment of a project, proposal, or document before formal approval or final review.

to view or examine a document, image, or performance beforehand, typically before printing or final publishing

to receive or take payment before the scheduled time

preliminary selection or short-listing of candidates or items

a heads-up or preventive measure taken to prepare someone for something unpleasant