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preliminary
[ pri-lim-uh-ner-ee ]
adjective
- preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory:
preliminary examinations.
Synonyms:
noun
- something preliminary, as an introductory or preparatory step, measure, contest, etc.:
He passed the preliminary and went on to the finals.
- a boxing match or other athletic contest that takes place before the main event on the program:
A preliminary was fought at 8:00.
- a preliminary examination, as of a candidate for an academic degree.
- preliminaries, Printing. front matter.
preliminary
/ ɪˈɪɪəɪ /
adjective
- usually prenominal occurring before or in preparation; introductory
noun
- a preliminary event or occurrence
- an eliminating contest held before the main competition
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·i·Բi· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of preliminary1
Word History and Origins
Origin of preliminary1
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Example Sentences
They had already onboarded all of their authors — which included federal government employees and researchers from academia and nonprofits — and submitted a preliminary draft for review.
The opposition in the Caribbean twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago has won a decisive victory in Monday's parliamentary election, preliminary results suggest.
Jack in the Box opened five locations and closed 12 in its fiscal second quarter ended April 13, according to preliminary financial results.
These preliminary findings have been shared with the UN and the full conclusion will also be provided, it said.
In New Jersey, a federal judge is believed to be considering a preliminary injunction in a case that challenges the NCAA’s rules regarding athletes completing their eligibility within a five-year window.
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