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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

preempt

/priːˈempt/ verb · British & US
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What does preempt mean?

verb

To take control of a system or process before it can be used or accessed by others. To do something before it is expected or planned.

Example

"The company preempted the market by releasing a new product before its competitors."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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