Definitions

preliminary

[pri-lim-uh-ner-ee] / prɪˈlɪm əˌnɛr i /

ADJECTIVE

introductory, initial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploratory preparatory prior

STRONG

basic first fundamental opening pilot primary qualifying readying test trial

WEAK

elemental elementary inductive initiatory preceding precursory prefatory preparing primal

Antonyms

STRONG

additional extra secondary

WEAK

closing concluding final

NOUN

introductory event; beginning

Synonyms

STRONG

foundation groundwork initiation introduction opening preamble preface prelims prelude preparation start

WEAK

first round

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion end ending epilogue finish

WEAK

closing finale

Example Sentences

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In a statement late Monday, the Danish renewable energy company said a judge had granted a preliminary injunction that allows the Revolution Wind project to restart immediately, while underlying lawsuits challenging the orders progress.

From The Wall Street Journal

A court on Monday preliminarily approved a settlement for restitution payments, New York Attorney General Letitia James said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company said the order numbers are preliminary and it is due to publish full results on Feb. 19.

From The Wall Street Journal

A preliminary report found that "neither the Solong nor Stena Immaculate had a dedicated lookout on the bridge" at the time of the incident and that visibility was "patchy".

From Barron's

The South Korean technology company said in preliminary results Thursday that its operating profit likely reached 20 trillion won, equivalent to $13.81 billion, for the final quarter of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

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