Preliminary

noun

/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/

Word Frequency: 18.3

Definitions

1.nounA preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

2.nounAny of a series of sports events that determine the finalists

3.nounA relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

4.adjectiveIn preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

"These are just the preliminary results."

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