preliminary
preliminary (plural preliminaries) A preparation for a main matter; an introduction. quotations
PRELIMINARY
preliminary definition: happening before and preparing for something important. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words.
preliminary, adj., n., & adv. meanings, etymology and more
There are six meanings listed in OED''s entry for the word preliminary, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ''Meaning & use'' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
PRELIMINARY Definition & Meaning
The meaning of PRELIMINARY is coming before and usually forming a necessary prelude to something else. How to use preliminary in a sentence.
preliminary adjective
Definition of preliminary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner''s Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PRELIMINARY | English meaning
PRELIMINARY definition: 1. coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it: 2.
PRELIMINARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary
PRELIMINARY definition: preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory. See examples of preliminary used in a sentence.
preliminary
pre•lim′i•nar′i•ly, adv. Preliminary, introductory both refer to that which comes before the principal subject of consideration.
Preliminary
These adjectives mean going before and preparing the way for something else: a preliminary investigation; introductory remarks; an author''s prefatory notes; preparatory steps.
PRELIMINARY definition in American English | Collins English
A preliminary is something that you do at the beginning of an activity, often as a form of preparation. You all know why I am here. So I won''t waste time on preliminaries.