prelim
/pri'lim/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A preliminary examination: A test or exam, often one that is taken before a more important or final examination. This usage is particularly common in academic contexts, especially for graduate students.
- A preliminary event: A minor contest, match, or event that precedes and leads up to a main event, often used in sports.
Examples
- Noun:
- All doctoral candidates must pass their department's prelim before beginning their dissertation research.
- The boxer won his prelim easily, securing a spot in the championship fight next week.
Advanced Usage
- "to sit for a prelim": to take a preliminary examination.
- She will sit for her prelims in theoretical physics next semester.
- Used in plural ("prelims"): Can refer to a series of preliminary examinations or events.
- The team performed well in the prelims and advanced to the finals.
- He spent the summer studying for his qualifying prelims.
Variants and Related Words
- Preliminary (adj/n): Coming before a more important action or event; introductory. As a noun, it can also mean a preliminary event or examination.
- The preliminary results look promising. (adj)
- The negotiations were just a preliminary to the main talks. (n)
- Preliminarily (adv): In a preliminary manner; as an initial step.
Synonyms
- Qualifier: An event or exam that qualifies someone for the next stage.
- Heat: A preliminary contest in a competition.
- Screening test: An initial test to assess suitability.
Related Phrases
- Preliminary round: An initial stage in a competition.
- The singer was eliminated in the preliminary round.
- Preliminary findings: Initial results from research or an investigation.
- The committee released its preliminary findings today.
Noun
- an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
- a minor match preceding the main event