prelims
noun
Form of prelim , plural of prelim.
Simple meaning
All content preceding the main text or work itself.
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ˈpɹilɪmz
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noun
uncountablecollectiveOxford University slang
Preliminary examinations taken as a whole, as sat by an individual or year group.
The preliminary front matter of a book; all content preceding the main text or work itself.
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A minor match preceding the main event.
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