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preliminary
(pr/I/'l/I/m/@/,n/E/r/i/ )

adjective (a)

  • Introductory; previous; preceding the main discourse or business; prefatory; as, preliminary observations to a discourse or book; preliminary articles to a treaty; preliminary measures; preliminary examinations.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a minor match preceding the main event(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    prelim
    source: wordnet30
  • something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows(noun.event)
    Example:
    Training is a necessary preliminary to employment.
    Synonym:
    overture, prelude
    source: wordnet30
  • That which precedes the main discourse, work, design, or business; something introductory or preparatory; as, the preliminaries to a negotiation or duel; to take one's preliminaries the year before entering college.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding(adj.all)
    Example:
    A preliminary investigation.
    source: wordnet30
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