preliminaries

Pronunciation:  US [prɪˈlɪməˌneri] UK [priˈlɪmɪn(ə)ri]
  • adj.Preparatory; Preliminary; Start
  • n.Preliminary operations (or activities); Preparatory measures
  • adv.Advance
  • WebPreliminaries; Prior knowledge; Preliminary round
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