prelim

noun or adjective

pre·​lim ˈprē-ˌlim How to pronounce prelim (audio)
pri-ˈlim

Examples of prelim in a Sentence

a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room
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After qualifying for the event with an eighth spot in prelims, Qin emerged as an unpredicted winner in the finals. Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The prelims will include the fighters from the Road to the UFC: China event. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, the prelims broadcast on cable network ESPNEWS on TV. Rudie Obias, Variety, 5 Oct. 2024 Which Indiana marching bands will compete in BOA Grand Nationals prelims? Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prelim 

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prelim was in 1891

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“Prelim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prelim. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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