Pre-commitment
nounpre-com·mit·mentpronounced pree-kuh-MIT-munt
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Pre-commitment mean?
A behavioural economics strategy where a person locks in a decision or constraint before facing pressure. Writing down criteria before searching is a pre-commitment device that reduces impulsive compromise.
How the noun Pre-commitment is used
Writing down our three must-haves before the first open home was a pre-commitment that stopped us from getting swept up in a flashy kitchen renovation.
Synonyms
pre-commitment device
Related words
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MLA citation: "Pre-commitment." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/pre-commitment. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Pre-commitment." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/pre-commitment.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Pre-commitment. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/pre-commitment