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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

preliminaries

/ˌprɛlɪˈmɪnərɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does preliminaries mean?

noun

Preliminaries are introductory or preparatory steps or proceedings, especially those that precede a more important event or decision. They are often formal or official in nature.

Example

"The team spent several days in preliminary discussions before finalizing the contract."

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