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prelim

UK
/ˈprɛlɪm/
US
/ˈprilɪm/

Translations

prelimnoun
prelims
pl
UK
/ˈprɛlɪm/
US
/ˈprilɪm/
предварительный экзамен
She studied hard for her prelims.
Она усердно готовилась к своим предварительным экзаменам.
предварительный этап
The team performed well in the prelims.
Команда хорошо выступила на предварительном этапе.
Additional translations
отборочный тур
предварительный тест
Synonyms
introduction
opening
advance
preparatory
prelude
foreword
prologue
preliminary
prelimadjective
UK
/ˈpriː.lɪm/
US
/ˈpriˌlɪm/
Used attributively to modify a noun in the sense of ‘preliminary’

Definitions

prelimnoun
A preliminary examination or contest, often used in academic or competitive contexts.
She was nervous about the prelims, as they would determine her eligibility for the final round.
An event or action that precedes and prepares for a more important event or action.
The prelims for the boxing match were held to determine who would compete in the main event.
prelimadjective
Relating to or serving as a preliminary; introductory.
The committee held a prelim discussion before the main meeting.
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