preliminary
/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/
preliminary
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Happening before something else, especially as a preparation or introduction.
"Preliminary discussions were held."
- 1.
An action or event constituting a preparation for something subsequent.
"Preliminary discussions were held."
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We had a preliminary discussion about the project.
We had a preliminary discussion about the project.
The exam results are preliminary and may change slightly.
The exam results are preliminary and may change slightly.
A preliminary report will be released next week.
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How do you pronounce preliminary?
preliminary is pronounced [/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does preliminary mean?
preliminary means "preliminary". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is preliminary?
preliminary is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "We had a preliminary discussion about the project." — used to mean "preliminary".
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