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

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The four companies have the right to examine documents from the commission’s investigation files, reply in writing to its preliminary assessment and propose measures to address officials’ concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

The number of new and returning African students arriving in the U.S. for the 2025 fall semester fell by nearly a third from the previous year, according to preliminary Commerce Department data.

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Domestic business-activity growth declined to an 11-month low in March while prices surged, according to a preliminary S&P Global survey Tuesday.

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But these conversations are described as very preliminary.

From BBC

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