prelim
prelim

preliminary


Definition: Meaning of, preliminary in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prɪˈlɪmɪn(ə)ri /

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[only before noun]
  1. happening before something that is more important, often in order to prepare for it
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preliminary preliminaries
[countable usually plural]
  1. something that is said or done first, to introduce or prepare for something else
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  2. one of the games in the first part of a competition, when it is decided who will go on to the main competition
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preliminary used in phrases

  • preliminary exam (noun)
    1. an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
  • preliminary examination (noun)
    1. an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
  • preliminary prospectus (noun)
    1. a first draft of a prospectus; must be clearly marked to indicate that parts may be changed in the final prospectus
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