prelim

¹

[pree-lim, pri-lim]

noun

Informal.

1. preliminary.

prelim.

²

abbreviation

1. preliminary.

prelim.

abbreviation

1. preliminary

Word History and Origins

Origin of prelim¹

First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

Sprinters headlined Friday’s prelims but it was the distance runners who played leading roles Saturday at Buchanan High School.

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“My goal at state is to make the second day,” added Kensinger, whose best throw was 55-9 at City prelims last year.

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Sitting in the Birmingham High bleachers wearing headphones before running the 400 meters at the City Section track and field prelims, 17-year-old senior Nathan Santa Cruz looks like a teenager comfortable and confident.

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The Southern Section prelims will be held on Saturday at four sites.

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The City prelims are scheduled for May 15 and the finals May 22.

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