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📝preliminary

adjective
/prɪˈlɪmɪˌneri/
prelate prelude
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Meaning

happening before something that is more important; introductory or preparatory
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example Sentences

The team held a preliminary meeting to discuss the project.

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

Preliminary exams filter eligible candidates.

Synonyms

initial, preparatory, introductory, prior, opening, first, primary
Entry 1
initial, preparatory, introductory, prior, opening
Entry 2
initial, introductory
Entry 3
initial, introductory, preparatory, opening, first, primary

Antonyms

final, conclusive, ultimate, definitive, last, closing
Entry 1
final, conclusive, ultimate
Entry 2
final, conclusive
Entry 3
final, conclusive, ultimate, definitive, last, closing

Collocations

preliminary report, preliminary meeting, preliminary results, preliminary round

More Example Sentences

For preliminary data analysis, we will use SPSS and NVivo software.

The preliminary analysis of the data is showing some interesting trends.

I have already completed a pilot study that has yielded preliminary results.

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