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Prelim

/ˈpriːlɪm/ · adjective

Meaning

(informal) Preliminary..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (informal) Preliminary.
  2. (informal) Something preliminary, such as a trial, report, race, etc.
  3. (informal, usually in the plural) Clipping of preliminary examination; a type of exam sat at the end of the first year of most undergraduate degrees.
  4. (in the plural) The preliminary front matter of a book; all content preceding the main text or work itself.

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What does prelim mean?

Prelim means (informal) Preliminary..

What is a synonym for prelim?

Common synonyms include preliminary, preliminary examination, preliminary exam.

What is the opposite of prelim?

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How do you use prelim in a sentence?

Use prelim where its definition matches the intended context.

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