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preliminary

/priːˈlɪmɪnəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does preliminary mean?

adjective

Relating to or forming a preliminary stage or process; serving as a first step or introduction.

Example

"The preliminary results of the study were promising, but further research was needed to confirm the findings."

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