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preface noun

  /ˈpɹɛfəs/ , /ˈpɹɛfɪs/
  • A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions.
 введе́ние, вступле́ние, предисло́вие, проло́г

preface verb

  /ˈpɹɛfəs/ , /ˈpɹɛfɪs/
  • (transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
 предваря́ть, предпосыла́ть
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