Clues for the word "PRELIMINARY"

We've had 5 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 4 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Quick crossword on October 27, 2017.

Definition of preliminary

a. - Introductory; previous; preceding the main discourse or business; prefatory; as, preliminary observations to a discourse or book; preliminary articles to a treaty; preliminary measures; preliminary examinations.
n. - That which precedes the main discourse, work, design, or business; something introductory or preparatory; as, the preliminaries to a negotiation or duel; to take one's preliminaries the year before entering college.