PREPARATORY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

preparatory

adjective

pri-ˈper-ə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of preparatory

as in preliminary

coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges

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Recent Examples of preparatory Another measure to speed up the preparatory studies proposes that when a power plant operator and a large load customer of a similar size both apply for access to the grid, only one study of the impact of both players joining should be conducted, rather than sequential studies. — IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2026 Separate preparatory meetings with each side are set to take place in Doha this week, ahead of the official signing in Switzerland and the start of the technical talks, the diplomat said. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Anthem’s services cover all stages of drug development, including research, testing, preparatory work for clinical trials and the manufacture of pharmaceutical ingredients. — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 This includes increasing college preparatory course availability at high schools, making financial aid systems easier to navigate, and recruiting and retaining Asian American and Pacific Islander faculty members. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for preparatory

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Jakoi placed second in the 100-meter preliminary event and fourth in the 200-meter preliminary event, according to online meet results as of Tuesday night.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
After a highly competitive preliminary audition process, six finalists from across the country were selected to compete in the final round.

— Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026

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Snail Mucin When K-beauty broke into the US market in 2016, snail mucin was the introductory ingredient that got everyone hooked.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Predictably, Brees faced immediate questions about that shoulder at his introductory news conference for the Saints.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026