Meaning & use
prelims
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Preliminary events, examinations, or rounds that take place before the main event.
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The boxer won all three of his prelims before reaching the championship fight.
Students spent weeks studying for their prelims before the final exams.
A note on using this word
An informal shortening of 'preliminaries,' common in sports, academia, and event broadcasting.
Words with a similar meaning
preliminariesqualifiers
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Words with an opposite meaning
finals
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