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Preliminarily (adverb)
In a preliminary manner.
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Preliminary (adjective)
In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
“initial|introductory|preparatory”
“definitive|final”
“These are just the preliminary results.”
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Preliminary (noun)
A preparation for a main matter; an introduction
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Preliminary (noun)
Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists
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Preliminary (noun)
A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing
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