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

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

  5. 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. 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. Definitions of 'preliminary'. 1. Preliminary activities or discussions take place at the beginning of an event, often as a form of preparation. [...] 2. A preliminary is something that you do at the beginning of an activity, often as a form of preparation. [...]

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

  9. a preliminary is an action or event that is done in preparation for something. I'll skip the usual preliminaries and come straight to the point. England was lucky to get through the preliminaries (= the preliminary stages in a sports competition).

  10. 3 senses: 1. occurring before or in preparation; introductory 2. a preliminary event or occurrence 3. an eliminating contest.... Click for more definitions.

  11. coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it: Preliminary results show that the vaccine is effective, but this has to be confirmed by further medical trials. We've decided to change the design based on our preliminary findings. Fewer examples. The preliminary results are very positive.