2. Noun. Work done in preparation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prework
1. to work beforehand [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prework
Literary usage of Prework
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report of a Summit: 1st Annual Crossing the Quality Chasm Summit: A Focus on by Karen Adams, Ann Greiner, Janet Corrigan (2004)
"... Appendix F Conference prework and Sample Matrices The following letter and
accompanying matrices were sent to the community participants in advance of ..."
2. Stress Management in Work Settings by Lawrence R. Murphy (1993)
"... there are still a number of more specific points which need to be included in
the development of the stress management training program. prework ..."
3. The Antiquary (1883)
"Mr. Mackay, after referring to the prework at present being performed by philological
societies, then moved : " That the meeting having heard every effort ..."
4. Lives of the Princesses of England, from the Norman Conquest by Mary Anne Everett Green (1857)
"They also took the prework as usual, and ordering the women to go to the caution
of summoning one fourth of the male inhabitants remaining in the city to ..."
5. Sermons on Important Doctrinal Subjects by Hosea Ballou (1832)
"... the writer signifies that there was some prework mentioned : namely to teach
transgressors the ways of God. " Then will I teach transgressors thy ways. ..."
6. Population, Land Use, And Environment: Research Directions by Barbara Entwisle, Paul C. Stern (2005)
"... we did extensive qualitative prework to ensure that we used terms that were
understandable to the respondents and captured our meaning of agricultural ..."
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