preliminary plural

pre·lim·i·nar·y

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Definitions

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

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