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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Adjective
  • Investigators at the time said preliminary evidence suggested a murder-suicide — an outcome their family members refused to believe.
    Javon Huynh, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
  • Police said their preliminary investigation indicates that the unidentified teen was handling a gun while recording her social media video when the firearm went off and struck her in the upper body.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Adjective
  • In accordance with the Lviv Statement adopted on the day, the group welcomed the finalization of the preparatory work required to establish a Special Tribunal within the Council of Europe.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Cheshire Academy serves as a college preparatory boarding and day school.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • The introductory outdoor clocks typically start around $20, with better and bigger models reaching up to around $60.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • In the clip, Kardashian, Watts, and Nash-Betts can be seen holding an introductory meeting with an overwhelmed and apologetic client, played by Elizabeth Berkley.
    Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 13 May 2025
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“Prelim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prelim. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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