preannouncement

The company made a preannouncement about the new product launch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A prior announcement: "preannouncement" refers to an announcement made in advance of a formal or official declaration, often to provide preliminary information or to generate anticipation.
   • A preliminary notice: It can also mean a notice or statement issued before the main event or official communication, typically in business, media, or public relations contexts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The company issued a preannouncement of its quarterly earnings to manage investor expectations. (A prior announcement about financial results before the official release.)
  • The film studio's preannouncement of the sequel created buzz among fans. (A preliminary notice about a future film release.)

Advanced Usage

• "to make a preannouncement": to issue a statement or notice before an official announcement.

  • The government made a preannouncement of the new policy changes to allow public feedback. (They informed the public in advance.)

• "preannouncement effect": the impact or influence that an early announcement has on markets, public opinion, or behavior.

  • The preannouncement of the merger had a significant effect on stock prices. (The early notice caused market reactions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Preannounce (verb): to announce something in advance.

  • The company decided to preannounce its product launch to build hype. (To announce before the official date.)

• Preannounced (adj): having been announced in advance.

  • The preannounced schedule was later changed due to unforeseen delays. (The schedule that was announced earlier.)

Synonyms

• Forenotice: a notice given in advance.
• Preliminary announcement: an initial statement made before a final one.

Phrasal Verbs

• : "preannouncement" is primarily a noun; no common phrasal verbs are formed from it directly.

Related Idioms

• : No common idioms include "preannouncement" directly, but it can be used in contexts like:
  • "to get a head start": to begin early, similar to the purpose of a preannouncement.

    • The preannouncement gave the company a head start in the marketing campaign. (Early notice allowed early planning.)