1
as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
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2
as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
an introductory course in computer programming
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Recent Examples of introductory
Monitor LinkedIn profile views—if recruiters, admissions officers, or professionals in target fields check your page, consider polite introductory messages.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Those efforts aside, Anand said in an introductory note to Character.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Walker teaches three levels of the class: introductory, intermediate and advanced.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
In the introductory remarks, patrons were urged to keep as quiet as possible in order to experience the possibilities of hearing overlapping ensembles.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 June 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Those efforts aside, Anand said in an introductory note to Character.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Walker teaches three levels of the class: introductory, intermediate and advanced.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
In the introductory remarks, patrons were urged to keep as quiet as possible in order to experience the possibilities of hearing overlapping ensembles.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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The Air Force study's preliminary findings indicated troops in the nuclear missile community don't have higher cancer diagnosis or death rates than other active duty servicemembers or the general U.S. population.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Vinson was scheduled to have her preliminary examination in Washtenaw County's 14A-1 District Court, when Judge Cedric Simpson would have decided whether there's enough evidence against her to send the case to trial.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Superintendents like Gearing have decried the state for not increasing its basic allotment — the base level building block for the school finance system — since 2019.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But in the brave new world of agentic AI, such basic checks won’t be enough to catch AI agents wandering around the internet to do tasks on their owners’ behalf.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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According to a Reuters report released Thursday, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB), the federal regulatory agency overseeing railroads, are already conducting preparatory work in anticipation of a possible two deals.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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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.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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In spring 2025, about two-thirds of elementary classroom rosters met the 1995 policy guidelines, and just 14% of MPS schools met the stretch goal under the facilities plan, the Journal Sentinel found.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Although Vaughns takes on a nickname of the school, the middle school campus and its elementary counterpart were named after Milton Leonard Kirkpatrick, a Black Fort Worth educator who fought for equal education for Black students and equal pay for Black teachers.—
Lina Ruiz
August 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Aug. 2025
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Few technologies, and certainly few so rudimentary in design and execution, have done more for the betterment of the world than shipping containers.—
Tony Morley,
National Review,
25 July 2025
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This is the most simple kind of AI agent that basically provides a rudimentary function.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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