n.	1. a piece of writing, especially a contribution to an academic journal, that is printed and often distributed in a preliminary form before official publication 2. a part of a publication, e.g. an individual advertisement, printed in advance 3. something that is printed in advance, especially before publication in full
v.	1. to issue something, especially an article or other piece of writing, in draft form before its official publication 2. to print something in advance of its being used or prior to full printing