Preliminary (Adjective)
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; "a preliminary investigation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The preliminary results from the experiment indicate a significant change in the variables tested.
- A preliminary meeting was scheduled with all the stakeholders to discuss the project's feasibility.
- The police conducted a preliminary investigation into the alleged crime scene before calling in experts.
- In martial arts competitions, contestants often go through a preliminary round to qualify for the finals.
- Preliminary talks between the two companies suggested a possibility of a future merger.