introductory
adjective
in·tro·duc·to·ry
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē 
: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective
an introductory course in calculus
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Examples of introductory in a Sentence
I'd like to make a few introductory remarks before we start the program.
a class in introductory physics
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Since his introductory news conference in early February, Harbaugh has promised to rebuild the Chargers up front and bolster a running game that has been particularly unreliable of late.
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Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
The elevated offerings of these pizzerias come with the higher price tag to match: Tony’s has a minimum table spend of $500, plus $45 per person for an introductory wine pairing or $60 for a more elevated version.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
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Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
The elevated offerings of these pizzerias come with the higher price tag to match: Tony’s has a minimum table spend of $500, plus $45 per person for an introductory wine pairing or $60 for a more elevated version.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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