DEFINITIONS

prelim

[ pree-lim, pri-lim ]
/ ˈpri lɪm, prɪˈlɪm /
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noun Informal.

preliminary.

Words related to prelim

slugfest, battle, mill, pugilism, sparring

Words nearby prelim

prelaunch, prelease, prelect, prelexical, prelibation, prelim, prelim., preliminaries, preliminary, preliminary sat/national merit qualifying test, prelimit

Origin of prelim

First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening

Definition for prelim (2 of 2)

prelim.

preliminary.
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British Dictionary definitions for prelim

prelim.

abbreviation for

preliminary
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