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preliminary
01
occurring before a more important thing, particularly as an act of introduction
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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an action or event that takes place as a preparation or introduction to something more important that follows
Example
The preliminary investigation revealed important evidence for further examination.
The preliminary results of the study suggest a need for further research.
We conducted a preliminary survey to gather information about the market.
She presented her preliminary findings at the conference to get feedback from colleagues.
The preliminary design of the building will be refined before construction begins.
