PRELIMINARY

preliminary

Noun

  1. A preparation for a main matter; an introduction
  2. Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists
  3. A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

Adjective

  1. in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory
    These are just the preliminary results.


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