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preliminary


I - noun
1. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
- training is a necessary preliminary to employment
- drinks were the overture to dinner
Syn:
overture, prelude
Derivationally related forms:
prelude (for: prelude)
Hypernyms:
origin, origination, inception
2. a minor match preceding the main event
Syn:
prelim
Hypernyms:
athletic contest, athletic competition, athletics

II - adjective
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important;
designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding (Freq. 11)
- a preliminary investigation
Similar to:
exploratory, explorative

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