noun
- an announcement made in advance of a formal or official announcement; a preliminary notice or disclosure
Usage: often used in business, technology, and media contexts
Examples
- The company issued a preannouncement about the upcoming product launch.
- The preannouncement of the merger gave investors time to prepare.
- Before the official press conference, there was a preannouncement to major news outlets.
- The preannouncement of earnings results helped manage market expectations.
- Tech companies often use preannouncements to build anticipation for new devices.