noun🔗ShareA preparation for a main matter; an introduction."The preliminary schedule for the school trip was posted today, giving us an introduction to the upcoming activities. "actionplanprocessieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of a series of sports events that determine the finalists"The preliminary rounds of the school debate competition narrowed the field to just five finalists. "sporteventieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing"The preliminary boxing match was a good warm-up for the main event. "sportentertainmentieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIn preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory."These are just the preliminary results."processplanstageieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading