WEBPreliminary definition: preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory. See examples of PRELIMINARY used in a sentence.
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PRELIMINARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBdenoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding. “a preliminary investigation” synonyms: explorative, exploratory. serving in or intended for exploration or discovery. noun. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows.
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PRELIMINARY definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary
WEB2 days ago · adjective. 1. coming before or leading up to the main action, discussion, business, etc.; introductory; prefatory; preparatory. noun Word forms: plural preˈlimiˌnaries. 2. a preliminary step, procedure, etc. 3. a. a preliminary examination.