prelim
noun
prelim
1 American
[pree-lim, pri-lim]
/ ˈpri lɪm, prɪˈlɪm /
noun
Informal.
prelim.
2
American
abbreviation
prelim.
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of prelim
First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening
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Servite won the boys 4x100 relay in 40.27, one hundredth of a second faster than its prelim time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2025
“We definitely had it in mind that we wanted to go for that record after the prelim swim,” Dyer said.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 18, 2023
With prelim exams taking place in many schools, older pupils are being prioritised and younger pupils are being given the day off.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2022
There’s also a women’s prelim round ice hockey match going on: Canada leading I Can’t Believe It’s Not Russia 2-0.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 7, 2022
In our prelim heats, on Saturday, I beat Lindsey’s time in every event, even the freestyle.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
"However, you'll be through the prelim. grind soon, and then you'll be admitted to a company in the battalion."
From Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
By staff of the four year college. 1st prelim. ed.,
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1971 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Prelim, ed. & 2d prelim. ed. © 7Aug28, A1082974; 19Oct28, A1119.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1956 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
—The 4 prelim. ff. contain: —Recto 1 f.:
From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 by Henry Yule
Examiner manual for Your activities and attitudes; prelim. ed.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1977 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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