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
Example Sentences
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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
Florence Griffith-Joyner ran her still-standing record 10.49 in the 100 meters in a prelim at the 1988 Olympic trials.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 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
Max Thomas of Servite cruising to 6.94 in 60 prelim at Arcadia.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 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
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