Preprint is a term used in the academic community to describe a version of a scholarly article that has been made public before undergoing peer review. There are several synonyms for this word, including "pre-published," "preprint edition," "pre-peer review," and "unreviewed manuscript." These synonyms are commonly used to describe draft versions of research papers, articles, and books that are circulated among peers for feedback or disseminated publicly for early input. Preprints are often used to stimulate discussions, elicit feedback, and test the validity of findings prior to publication. Regardless of their terminology, preprints are valuable resources that allow scholars to exchange ideas and advance scientific knowledge.