preliminary
pre
prɪ
pri
li
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li
mi
na
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British pronunciation
/prɪˈlɪmɪnəri/

Definition & Meaning of "preliminary"in English

preliminary
01

occurring before a more important thing, particularly as an act of introduction

preliminary definition and meaning
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Examples
The preliminary investigation revealed important evidence for further examination.
Preliminary
01

a match or contest held before the main event, often used to determine who qualifies for the main competition

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The boxer won the preliminary, earning a spot in the championship fight.
02

an action or event that takes place as a preparation or introduction to something more important that follows

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The meeting was just a preliminary to discuss the project ’s overall strategy.
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