Preliminary Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Preliminary

Meaning 1 : something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

    Example : training is a necessary preliminary to employment

    Synonyms : overture,  prelude
Meaning 2 : a minor match preceding the main event

    Synonyms : prelim
Meaning 3 : denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

    Example : a preliminary investigation


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