[Vocabulary] To get preview

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alikhalili71

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Hi there,
What's the meaning of "to get preview"? For example, look at the title to get preview.
 
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Where did you read or see this phrase?
 
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[Not a teacher]

"Get preview" refers to have a preliminary or introductory overview, sample or idea of something.
 

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Normally, I would say "to get a preview".
 
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Normally, I would say "to get a preview".

Yes, you are right. I have seen the expression "get preview" many times, mainly in programming and computing tutorials and forums, but it is not correct without the article.
 

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"Get preview" refers to have a preliminary or introductory overview, sample or idea of something.
You've seen it too? Can you post some examples. It seems rather odd.

It's used in two ways that I can tell from a Google search.
1. As a headline, eg. http://www.digitalspy.com.au/ustv/n...ericas-got-talent-finale.html#~oKsxLC7EEujlJO
2. To get the program Preview
http://www.nokiapoweruser.com/2014/...iew-for-developers-app-on-your-windows-phone/
 
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http://www.itworld.com/answers/topi...tion/how-get-preview-version-new-android-l-os
http://www.thejournal.co.uk/business/business-news/students-preview-new-9m-newcastle-7371648
http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-...t-doctor-who-season-in-new-trailer.1405327568

And others.

Anyway, I have to agree with Raymott. "Get preview" is not correct without the article.

And regarding my allusion to the presence of this expression in programming and computing tutorials and forums, I have also to agree with you Raymott; it refers to the Preview function in CMSs, emulators and applications. Or as an adjective in expressions like "get preview images", although with a similar meaning.

..."look at the title to get preview"???
 
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