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- [pree-empt]
- /priˈɛmpt/
- /priˈempt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-empt]
- /priˈɛmpt/
Definitions of preempting word
- verb with object preempting to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy. 1
- verb with object preempting to acquire or appropriate before someone else; take for oneself; arrogate: a political issue preempted by the opposition party. 1
- verb with object preempting to take the place of because of priorities, reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.; supplant: The special newscast preempted the usual television program. 1
- verb without object preempting Bridge. to make a preemptive bid. 1
- verb without object preempting to forestall or prevent (something anticipated) by acting first; preclude; head off: an effort to preempt inflation. 1
- noun preempting Bridge. a preemptive bid. 1
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Origin of preempting
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50, Americanism; back formation from preemption
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Preempting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preempting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
preempting usage trend in Literature
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