preload
|pre-load|
🇺🇸
/priːˈloʊd/
🇬🇧
/priːˈləʊd/
load in advance
Etymology
'preload' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'load' meaning 'to put a load on or in'.
'preload' was formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' with the verb 'load', and has been used in technical contexts since the 20th century.
Initially, it meant 'to load in advance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the load or pressure applied to a system or device before it is put into operation.
The preload on the spring ensures it functions correctly.
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Verb 1
to load something in advance, especially to prepare a device or system for use.
The software allows you to preload updates before installation.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 05:57