prelim
prelim · prelims
Something preliminary, such as a trial, report, race, etcSomething preliminary, such as a trial, report, race, etc.
UK/ˈpriːlɪm/US/priˈlɪm/
Meaning
2 senses(informal)Something preliminary, such as a trial, report, race, etc.
(in the plural)The preliminary front matter of a book; all content preceding the main text or work itself.
a minor match preceding the main event
Origin
Clipping of preliminary.Clipping of preliminary.
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Forms
plural: prelimsSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a minor match preceding the main event:preliminary
- an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue:preliminary examinationpreliminary exam
See also
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