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    preliminary
    /prɪˈlɪmɪn(ə)ri/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a preliminary action or event: "the bombardment was resumed as a preliminary to an infantry attack" Similar preludepreparationpreliminary/preparatory measurepreliminary action

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRELIMINARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PRELIMINARY definition: 1. coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it: 2…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › preliminaryPreliminary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : something that precedes or is introductory or preparatory: such as. a. : a preliminary heat or trial (as of a race) b. : a minor match preceding the main event (as of a boxing card) c. : a preliminary scholastic examination. d. preliminaries plural, British : front matter. Synonyms. Adjective. beginning. introductory. precursory. prefatory.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › preliminaryPRELIMINARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Preliminary definition: preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory. See examples of PRELIMINARY used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › preliminaryPreliminary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding. “a preliminary investigation” synonyms: explorative, exploratory. serving in or intended for exploration or discovery. noun. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › preliminaryPreliminary - definition of preliminary by The Free Dictionary

    Define preliminary. preliminary synonyms, preliminary pronunciation, preliminary translation, English dictionary definition of preliminary. adj. Prior to or preparing for the main matter, action, or business; introductory or prefatory.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPRELIMINARY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    PRELIMINARY definition: 1. done or happening in order to prepare for the main event or activity: 2. something that you do…. Learn more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRELIMINARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A preliminary is something that you do at the beginning of an activity, often as a form of preparation. It had taken about ten minutes to cover the preliminaries. A background check is normally a preliminary to a presidential appointment. 3. countable noun.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPRELIMINARY - All you need to know about it - Collins Online...

    A preliminary is something that you do at the beginning of an activity, often as a form of preparation. [...] More. Synonyms of 'preliminary' • first, opening, trial [...] • qualifying, eliminating [...] • introduction, opening, beginning [...] More. Collocations with the word 'preliminary'

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › preliminarypreliminary - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory . Synonyms: initial, introductory, preparatory. Antonyms: definitive, final. These are just the preliminary results. Derived terms. [ edit] nonpreliminary. postpreliminary. preliminarily. preliminary considerations. preliminary examination.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › preliminaryPreliminary Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Preliminary definition: Prior to or preparing for the main matter, action, or business; introductory or prefatory.