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Definitions of 'preliminary'  

1. (noun) preliminary, prelim
a minor match preceding the main event

2. (adj) preliminary, overture, prelude
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
"training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"

3. (adj) preliminary
denoting 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"


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