preliminary
/prɪlˈɪmʌnɛri/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding; "a preliminary investigation"
Noun
a minor match preceding the main event
Noun
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"