ALL meanings of preliminary
pre·lim·i·nar·y
P p - adjective preliminary preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory: preliminary examinations. 1
- noun plural preliminary something preliminary, as an introductory or preparatory step, measure, contest, etc.: He passed the preliminary and went on to the finals. 1
- noun plural preliminary a boxing match or other athletic contest that takes place before the main event on the program: A preliminary was fought at 8:00. 1
- noun plural preliminary a preliminary examination, as of a candidate for an academic degree. 1
- noun plural preliminary preliminaries, Printing. front matter. 1
- adjective preliminary not final 1
- abbreviation PRELIMINARY preparatory 1
- noun preliminary introductory event 1
- noun preliminary sports: qualifying event 1
- adjective preliminary Preliminary activities or discussions take place at the beginning of an event, often as a form of preparation. 0
- countable noun preliminary A preliminary is something that you do at the beginning of an activity, often as a form of preparation. 0
- countable noun preliminary A preliminary is the first part of a competition to see who will go on to the main competition. 0
- adjective preliminary occurring before or in preparation; introductory 0
- noun preliminary a preliminary event or occurrence 0
- noun preliminary an eliminating contest held before the main competition 0
- adjective preliminary coming before or leading up to the main action, discussion, business, etc.; introductory; prefatory; preparatory 0
- noun preliminary a preliminary step, procedure, etc. 0
- noun preliminary a preliminary examination 0
- noun preliminary a contest or match before the main one 0