Pre-release is a term used to describe a product or service that is made available to a select group of people before it is officially released to the public. There are many synonyms that can be used to describe this pre-release phase, such as preview, sneak peek, beta version, trial version, early access, soft launch, and pilot release. These terms are often used in the tech and media industries to describe new software, games, movies, music, and other forms of media. Whatever the term used, the goal of a pre-release is to generate buzz and excitement around the product, and to gather feedback from early adopters.