preliminary

US /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/
UK /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/
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preliminar, preparatorio

denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important

:
The preliminary results of the study are promising.
Los resultados preliminares del estudio son prometedores.
A preliminary meeting was held to discuss the agenda.
Se celebró una reunión preliminar para discutir la agenda.
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preliminar, introducción

a preliminary action or event

:
After the preliminary, the main event will begin.
Después de la preliminar, comenzará el evento principal.
The interview started with a brief preliminary.
La entrevista comenzó con un breve preliminar.