Definitions

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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Election authorities have said they would issue preliminary election results Sunday night.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch said it was carrying out a preliminary investigation into the fatal incident.

From BBC

The agency said that a preliminary technical evaluation by Airbus found a computer malfunction may have contributed to that incident.

From MarketWatch

The organization said it was concerned that the preliminary report from Indian authorities prematurely directed responsibility toward Sabharwal, the captain, and would deter deeper investigation of the airline and aircraft manufacturer.

From The Wall Street Journal

The authors of the preliminary report, who said Anduril had misguided the military, couldn’t be reached to comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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