preparatory
adjective
pre·pa·ra·to·ry
pri-ˈper-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 
also ˈpre-p(ə-)rə-,
pri-ˈpa-rə-
: preparing or serving to prepare for something : introductory
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There is a lot of preparatory work involved in teaching.
a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges
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In an interview, Astin pointed to his years on national and L.A. Local boards and on five separate negotiating committees as key preparatory steps for the top job at SAG-AFTRA.
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Israel and Hamas were to begin negotiations on the cease-fire’s second phase in early February, but only preparatory talks have been held.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
In an interview, Astin pointed to his years on national and L.A. Local boards and on five separate negotiating committees as key preparatory steps for the top job at SAG-AFTRA.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Israel and Hamas were to begin negotiations on the cease-fire’s second phase in early February, but only preparatory talks have been held.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Arsenal have their own preparatory plans in Singapore and Hong Kong, while Liverpool and Barcelona are both travelling to Japan, among other countries.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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“Preparatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparatory. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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preparatory
adjective
pre·pa·ra·to·ry
pri-ˈpar-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
-ˌtȯr-
: preparing or serving to prepare for something : introductory
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