preliminary

[pri-lim-uh-ner-ee] / prɪˈlɪm əˌnɛr i /

ADJECTIVE

introductory, initial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploratory preparatory prior

STRONG

basic first fundamental opening pilot primary qualifying readying test trial

WEAK

elemental elementary inductive initiatory preceding precursory prefatory preparing primal

Antonyms

STRONG

additional extra secondary

WEAK

closing concluding final

NOUN

introductory event; beginning

Synonyms

STRONG

foundation groundwork initiation introduction opening preamble preface prelims prelude preparation start

WEAK

first round

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion end ending epilogue finish

WEAK

closing finale

Example Sentences

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In the University of Michigan’s preliminary February survey of consumers, 60% of respondents said they expect the unemployment rate to rise over the next 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal

Financial crime prosecutors in France say they have opened a preliminary inquiry into former Culture Minister Jack Lang over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

From BBC

When in Beijing last month, Carney met Chinese President Xi Jinping and heralded an improved era in relations -- saying the two countries had struck a "new strategic partnership" and a preliminary trade deal.

From Barron's

After preliminary figures showed the economy expanded 8.63% in 2025, the revised data could confirm Taiwan’s fastest growth in 15 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

The numbers show preliminary results from the initial period of the survey’s outreach to households.

From The Wall Street Journal

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