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Preliminary

Definition:

Preliminary (adjective): happening or done before the main event or action; introductory; preparatory.

Preliminary (noun): an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Adjective: introductory or preparatory.

Noun: an event or action that comes before the main event or action.

Sense 2:

Adjective: existing as a requirement or condition prior to something else.

Examples:

Adjective:

1. The coach organized a preliminary meeting to discuss the team's strategy.

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

3. The participants were asked to fill out a preliminary questionnaire.

Noun:

1. The preliminaries of the competition included a series of warm-up exercises.

2. We need to finish the preliminaries before we can proceed with the project.

3. The preliminary resulted in a draw, setting the stage for an intense final match.

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