1. The act or process of loading something in advance, before it is needed.
Usage: commonly used in computing and technology contexts
2. In computing, the practice of loading data, files, or resources into memory before they are actively used, to improve performance.
Usage: technical; computing

1. To load something in advance or before it is needed.

Examples

• The website uses preloading to speed up page transitions.
• Preloading images before displaying them prevents flickering.
• The application is preloading data in the background.
• Preloading the next scene reduces lag during gameplay.
• The browser begins preloading resources as soon as the page starts loading.
• Developers use preloading techniques to optimize user experience.