Pronunciation: /prɪˈlɪməˌnɛri/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, in this case 'preliminary' can also be used as a noun to refer to something that precedes or prepares for something else.
A1 I have completed the preliminary round of the competition.
A2 The preliminary investigation did not yield any significant results.
B1 The team presented their preliminary findings to the board for review.
B2 Before the final report is submitted, a preliminary draft must be approved.
C1 The preliminary analysis of the data revealed several interesting trends.
C2 The preliminary assessment indicated a high likelihood of success for the project.
adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'preliminary' describes something that comes before the main event or action.
A1 The preliminary results of the experiment were inconclusive.
A2 Before the final decision is made, a preliminary investigation will be conducted.
B1 The team presented their preliminary findings at the conference.
B2 The preliminary analysis suggests that further research is needed.
C1 The preliminary report highlighted several key issues that need to be addressed.
C2 The preliminary assessment indicated that significant changes would be required.
formal The preliminary findings of the study will be presented at the conference next week.
informal I just got the preliminary results back from the lab, and they look promising!
slang I heard some preliminary gossip about the new guy at work, but I'll wait to hear more before judging.
figurative The artist's preliminary sketches laid the foundation for his masterpiece painting.
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