preliminary UK /pɹɪˈlɪmɪn(ə)ɹi/US /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/noun 3adjective 1forms 1 noun3 •A preparation for a main matter; an introduction. •Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists. •A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing. adjective1 •In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.These are just the preliminary results. formspreliminaries
