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pre•science
(presh'uns, -ē uns, prē'shuns, -shē uns),
—n.
knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight.
(presh'uns, -ē uns, prē'shuns, -shē uns),
—n.
knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight.