An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
A title or epithet.
The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
To give a preface to.
To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
summarization; summary; summing up.
summing; summing up; adding (adding up) of a series of items.