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Preprint

/ˈpriˈprɪnt/
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(noun) A preliminary form of an academic paper that has not yet been published in a journal.

The scientist shared a preprint of his latest research paper.
We need to review the preprint before the journal publishes it.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The researchers posted a ____ of their findings online before the formal peer review process began.

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