Definizione monolingua

preliminary

preliminary (plural preliminaries)

1. A preparation for a main matter; an introduction
2. Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists
3. A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

preliminary (not comparable)

1. in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory

   These are just the preliminary results.

Definizione dizionario preliminary

introduttivo

preliminare

preliminari

Altri significati:

Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists

in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory

in preparation for the main matter

A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

A preparation for a main matter; an introduction