Vorabrufung

Vorabrufung is a German term used in various domains to denote the act of calling or retrieving something in advance of its use. The word is composed of vor- meaning before and Abrufung meaning the act of calling or retrieving. The term is not a single standardized procedural label; its precise meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

In administrative or legal texts, Vorabrufung may describe an early outreach or preliminary request by authorities to obtain information or to prompt a person to appear before a main proceeding. It is distinct from formal summons (Vorladung) or invitation (Einladung) and is not universally used in all jurisdictions. The exact scope and legitimacy of a Vorabrufung can vary depending on legal tradition and document wording.

In information technology and data management, Vorabrufung is used to refer to prefetching or preloading data and resources ahead of their actual use, with the aim of reducing latency. This usage aligns with broader concepts such as caching and prefetching, and it is weighed against factors like bandwidth, storage availability, and data relevance.

In other contexts, the term may appear as a descriptive label for proactive outreach or preparation steps, such as advance notification for logistics or scheduling. Because Vorabrufung lacks a fixed normative definition, readers should consult domain-specific sources to determine its precise meaning in a given context. See also terms like Vorladung, Abruf, and prefetching concepts in information technology.