prelims

Thân thiện

The author reviews the prelims before the book goes to print.

Definition

Noun: 1. Written matter preceding the main text of a book: The pages at the very beginning of a book, which include elements like the title page, copyright page, table of contents, preface, foreword, and introduction. This material is also known as "front matter."

Usage

The term "prelims" is used primarily in publishing, editing, and academic contexts to refer collectively to all the introductory sections of a book. It is a formal, technical term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The editor checked the prelims for any errors before the book went to print.
  • The prelims of the academic volume included a detailed table of contents and acknowledgments.
  • Don't forget to include the ISBN and publisher's information in the prelims.

Advanced Usage

• "to check the prelims": To proofread or review the front matter of a book before publication.
  • The final task before sending the manuscript to the printer is to check the prelims.

Variants and Related Words

• Front matter (n): A more common synonym for "prelims," referring to the same collection of introductory pages.
  • The front matter of this report is particularly well-organized.
• Preliminary pages (n): Another phrase with the same meaning as "prelims."
  • The preliminary pages are numbered with Roman numerals.

Synonyms

• Front matter
• Introductory material
• Preliminary pages

Notes

• "Prelims" is almost always used in the plural form.
• It is a shortened, informal form of "preliminary pages" or "preliminary matter," but is standard terminology within publishing.
• Do not confuse this term with "prelim," a singular noun which is a short form for a preliminary examination or test (e.g., ). The context (book publishing vs. academia) makes the meaning clear.

Học thuật

Noun

1. written matter preceding the main text of a book

Từ đồng nghĩa

• front matter