PRELIM Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

prelim

adjective

ˈprē-ˌlim

Definition of prelim

as in preliminary

coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room

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Fabricating standardized modules The contract builds on a preliminary pact agreed between the two firms in August 2025.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Some studies suggest fasting may also help prevent cancer or boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy, though much of that research is still preliminary.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of preliminary

Adjective

The math problem Between the 2020-21 and 2025-26 school years, the number of first-year students who got a D or F grade, withdrew or did not pass in calculus, precalculus and preparatory math courses increased from 13% to 18%.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Among students who entered in fall 2023, 31% took preparatory math, precalculus or first-year calculus in their first two years, while 41% started in a more advanced course, according to data presented by the UC Office of the President.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of preparatory

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But still, this felt different — as Gray himself noted in his moving introductory remarks, reflecting on growing up a few miles away from the Upper West Side.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
After a series of introductory courses in safety, woodworking and more, Gfeller applied to the Construction Trades capstone program within the Independence School District’s Industrial Technology Academy.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

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