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prelim
DEFINITIONS OF:
prelim
1
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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