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Meanings of preliminary in English

Catalan
preliminar

Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows.

preliminar
Catalan
preliminars

A minor match preceding the main event.

preliminars

A means or measure or an action taken in preparation of.

Making a beginning but not being the real thing.

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Usage of preliminary in English
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Eisenhower at the summit: 'What U-Twos?' We'll go along; no preliminary summation.
The bourne identity
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That issue has been resolved at a preliminary level, the officials said.
Reuters
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However, Germany does not expect even a preliminary decision in that timeframe.
Reuters
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A preliminary finding is not expected until early 2011, government officials said.
Reuters
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The EU team will deliver a preliminary report later in the week.
The South African
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Photo: AFP Mr English celebrated the preliminary result and thanked National's supporters.
Radio NZ
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A preliminary injunction often leads to companies deciding to abandon their deal.
Reuters
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Mr Justice Kelly was ruling on a preliminary issue in the case.
The Irish Times
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The North Carolina case was subject to a preliminary hearing in May.
Reuters
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The exact time will depend on how long the preliminary debate takes.
Reuters
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A certain amount of preliminary social chatter was required at this point.
Roma eterna
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Corning also reported preliminary results that were in line with market estimates.
Reuters
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If the case continues, Commerce will rule on preliminary duties in July.
Reuters
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Already, several key companies have reported their preliminary results for the half-year.
The Irish Times
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The two countries are currently struggling to strike a preliminary trade deal.
Reuters
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A preliminary version of those priorities, however, is taking shape, Goodman said.
Reuters
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Preliminary through the time
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Common
South Africa
Common
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