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preliminary
preliminary
/priːˈlɪməˌnɛri/
adjective
(
)
Denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
(
preliminary
)
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
A preliminary investigation
a preliminary investigation
noun
Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
(
preliminary
,
overture
,
prelude
)
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
Training is a necessary preliminary to employment
training is a necessary preliminary to employment
Drinks were the overture to dinner
drinks were the overture to dinner
A minor match preceding the main event
(
prelim
[Informal]
,
preliminary
)
a minor match preceding the main event
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