Meaning Of The Word Preliminary

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preliminary
Preliminary activities or discussions take place at the beginning of an event, often as a form of preparation.

preliminary in American English
a preliminary step, procedure, etc.
coming before or leading up to the main action, discussion, business, etc.; introductory; prefatory; preparatory
adjective: preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory
noun: something preliminary, as an introductory or preparatory step, measure, contest, etc

preliminary in British English
preliminary
adjective: occurring before or in preparation; introductory
noun
noun: a preliminary event or occurrence

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