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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“At this stage, based on its preliminary assessment, the commission has found the project necessary and considers that the aid facilitates the development of an economic activity,” the EU’s executive arm said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

For more affordable tickets, look for preliminary rounds or new sports, including squash and flag football, the two sports making their Olympic debuts in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times

But shares popped on Friday after the videogame software developer gave a better-than-expected preliminary revenue forecast for the first quarter on Thursday night.

From Barron's

Astronaut Koch said that while the upcoming journey is historic, the crew has kept perspective on their mission's role as a preliminary step towards something bigger.

From Barron's

A preliminary March reading, released two weeks ago, had shown the sentiment gauge at 55.5.

From The Wall Street Journal

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