preliminary
adjective [before noun] /prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i/
/-ə.ner-/ Definition
C1 coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it: Preliminary results show that the vaccine is effective, but this has to be confirmed by further medical trials. We've decided to change the design based on our preliminary findings.Preceding and introducing
(Definition of preliminary adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- announce verb
- antecedent adjective
- antedate verb
- build-up noun (PREPARATION)
- countdown noun
- curtain-raiser noun
- forerunner noun
- herald verb
- introduction noun (BEGINNING)
- introduction noun (GIVING SB'S NAME)
- introductory adjective (BEGINNING)
- introductory adjective (FIRST TIME)
- lead-in noun
- preamble noun
- precursor noun
- predate verb
- predecessor noun
- preface verb
- preliminary noun
- run-up noun
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