Vocabulary Entry

preliminary

|adjective • noun

adjective

Forming the basis for something; introductory or preparatory.

Example Sentences

"He took a preliminary course before enrolling in the advanced class."

"The preliminary results showed promising signs for the experiment."

"She made some preliminary sketches before starting the final artwork."

noun

Example Sentences

"The studies serve as a preliminary to the main research project."

"They held a preliminary to assess the need for the proposed changes."

"The competition began with a preliminary, where participants showcased their talents."