Associations to the word «Prelim»

Wiktionary

PRELIM, adjective. Preliminary
PRELIM, noun. (informal) Something preliminary, such as a trial, report, race, etc.

Dictionary definition

PRELIM, noun. A minor match preceding the main event.
PRELIM, noun. An examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue.

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