PRELIM


Meaning of PRELIM in English

[ 'pri:lɪm , prɪ'lɪm ]

■ noun informal

1》 a ~inary examination.

2》 a ~inary round in a sporting competition.

3》 ( ~s ) the pages preceding the main text of a book, including the title, contents, and preface.

Origin

C19: abbrev.

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