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Definition preliminary in British English

preliminary noun

[countable] noun
/priˈlɪmɪn(ə)ri/
1

something that is said or done to introduce or prepare for something else

Example

After a few brief preliminaries, she launched into her speech.

Synonyms and related words
preparation agreement plan
2

the first part of a competition in which those who win compete in the main event and those who are defeated no longer take part

Synonyms and related words
battle/war of nerves bye card
Definition preliminary in British English