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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German agrichemical giant Bayer said Wednesday that a US judge had granted preliminary approval for a multi-billion-dollar class settlement proposed by its subsidiary Monsanto over claims the Roundup weedkiller causes blood cancer.

From Barron's

The company confirmed its preliminary results for fourth-quarter orders and revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal

The order, which was first reported by the California Post, requires preliminary regulations put forth within 30 days.

From MarketWatch

Some doctors and researchers say the preliminary data from the trial, announced in a Grail press release, isn’t promising.

From The Wall Street Journal

A preliminary investigation “shows that speed is suspected as a factor,” police said.

From Los Angeles Times

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