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prelim

DEFINITIONS OF: prelim

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n a minor match preceding the main event

Synonyms:
preliminary
Type of:
athletic competition, athletic contest, athletics
a contest between athletes

n an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue

Synonyms:
preliminary exam, preliminary examination
Type of:
exam, examination, test
a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
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