prelims

/ prəˈlɪmz; ˈpriːlɪmz /

plural noun

1. Also calledfront matter the pages of a book, such as the title page and contents, before the main text
2. the first public examinations taken for the bachelor's degree in some universities
3. (in Scotland) the school examinations taken as practice before public examinations

Word History and Origins

Origin of prelims¹

C19: a contraction of preliminaries

Example Sentences

He set a school record clearing 6 feet 10.25 inches to win the high jump and put him on a path to compete in next week’s Southern Section prelims.

From Los Angeles Times

“Every single swimmer in prelims made it back for finals. So the 13 swimmers that went to prelims all swam in finals.”

From Seattle Times

She was also selected for two Scotland youth camps - one of which she missed her National 5 prelims for.

From BBC

The Southern Section Division 2 and 3 prelims are Nov. 10, while the Division 1, 4 and 5 prelims will be Nov. 11 at Mt.

From Los Angeles Times

That was the message for Rattay at Thursday’s City Section prelims at Birmingham.

From Los Angeles Times