Preliminarily vs. Preliminary

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  • Preliminarily (adverb)

    In a preliminary manner.

  • Preliminary (adjective)

    In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

    “initial|introductory|preparatory”

    “definitive|final”

    “These are just the preliminary results.”

  • Preliminary (noun)

    A preparation for a main matter; an introduction

  • Preliminary (noun)

    Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists

  • Preliminary (noun)

    A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

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