preliminary

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UK /prɪˈlɪmɪnəri/US /prɪˈlɪmɪneri/

Meaning

adjective

happening before a more important action or event

“After a few preliminary remarks he announced the winners.”

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After a few preliminary remarks he announced the winners.

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