prelim

adjective

ˈprē-ˌlim How to pronounce prelim (audio)
Definition of prelimnext
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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  1. preliminary
  2. preparatory
  3. introductory
Adjective
  • Iriarte-Valdez waived his right to a speedy preliminary hearing.
    — Maddie White, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The grand jury indictment is a major step toward trial and allows prosecutors to skip California’s preliminary hearing process, where evidence is publicly aired.
    — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of preliminary
Adjective
  • Prince Gabriel, 22, completed a one-year preparatory course at the National Mathematics & Science College in England before graduating from the Royal Military Academy of Belgium.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • The Western Cape High Court judgment on Friday does not stop the impeachment committee from doing other preparatory work for the pending proceedings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of preparatory
Adjective
  • Berg was asked Tuesday in his introductory press conference about how his private equity experience might inform his role.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Some operations begin by offering a low-cost webinar or introductory course.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of introductory
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“Prelim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prelim. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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