Prereserved

Prereserved is an adjective formed from the prefix pre- meaning "before" and the verb reserved, describing something that is set aside or allocated in advance. The term emphasizes foresight or preallocation in planning or operations. While not widely listed in major dictionaries, it appears in industry jargon and on some product or event websites to indicate that a resource will not be released until a specified time or condition is met.

In practice, prereserved seating, tickets, or parking spaces are held for individuals or groups before the general sale or before the opening time. In events and hospitality, prereserved arrangements may reduce on-site congestion by guaranteeing availability for certain participants. In software and cloud services, prereserved capacity or memory refers to allocation of resources ahead of time, ensuring they are available when demand peaks occur. In logistics and supply chains, prereserved inventory means stock that is earmarked for a specific customer or order.

Usage notes: the term can appear as prereserved (as a single word) or as pre-reserved (with a hyphen). Style guides may vary on acceptance; in many contexts, preferring "pre-reserved" or simply "reserved in advance" avoids ambiguity. The concept is related to reservations management, capacity planning, and demand forecasting.

See also: reservation, pre-order, advance booking, capacity planning, earmark.