prelim

noun or adjective

pre·​lim ˈprē-ˌlim How to pronounce prelim (audio)
pri-ˈlim

Examples of prelim in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The triple jump, however, is the biggest challenge as his best is 46-3 as a sophomore at the section prelims. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024 The prelims will be airing on ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and will join in progress on ESPN starting at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. The McClatchy Media Network, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024 Farkas was part of the Mt. Carmel 4x400 team that set a school record with teammates Jonathan Aukerman, Jonathan Krynicki and David Slaughter at the state prelims last season. Ivan Orozco, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, the prelims are also airing on cable network ESPNews on TV, which is available on DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. Rudie Obias, Variety, 24 Feb. 2024 The pay-per-view portion of the fight card streams on ESPN+ PPV following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024 The section’s swimming prelims and championships will be held April 30 through May 4 at the two-pool complex that features stadium-style seating. Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2024 Early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET, with prelims beginning at 8 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2023 Early prelims start at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, with prelims beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and the main card at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. Rudie Obias, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prelim was in 1891

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“Prelim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prelim. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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