Meaning & use

preload

verb·Everyday

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to load data, software, or content in advance, before it is actually needed.

See it in a sentence

The app preloads the next few pages so scrolling feels instant.

Passengers can preload money onto their transit cards online.

A note on using this word

Preload is common in both technology, as in preloading data, and finance, as in preloading a card with funds.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “preload”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.