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- Dictionarypre·lim·i·nar·y/prəˈliməˌnerē/
adjective
- 1. denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important: "the discussions were seen as preliminary to the policy paper" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. an action or event preceding or preparing for something fuller or more important: "the bombardment was resumed as a preliminary to an infantry attack" Similar
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The meaning of PRELIMINARY is coming before and usually forming a necessary prelude to something else. How to use preliminary in a sentence.
coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it: Preliminary results show that the vaccine is effective, but this has to be confirmed by further medical trials. We've decided to change the design based on our preliminary findings. Fewer examples. The preliminary results are very positive.
Preliminary definition: preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory. See examples of PRELIMINARY used in a sentence.
Preliminary means something that comes before something else. If you want to run in the race, you have to place in the top third of the preliminary round. It can also mean "early" — the preliminary results are in, and you've won!
3 meanings: 1. occurring before or in preparation; introductory 2. a preliminary event or occurrence 3. an eliminating contest.... Click for more definitions.
Define preliminary. preliminary synonyms, preliminary pronunciation, preliminary translation, English dictionary definition of preliminary. adj. Prior to or preparing for the main matter, action, or business; introductory or prefatory.
PRELIMINARY definition: 1. done or happening in order to prepare for the main event or activity: 2. something that you do…. Learn more.
