prelim

¹

[ pree-lim, pri-lim ]

noun

, Informal.

1. preliminary.

prelim.

²

abbreviation for

1. preliminary.

prelim.

abbreviation for

1. preliminary

Word History and Origins

Origin of prelim¹

First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

When she set a world record in a Thursday prelim at 50 meters, social media erupted with accusations that she belongs in another category.

From Los Angeles Times

Atkins had gone an easy 24.66 during Friday’s prelims to earn the top seed into the finals while Gardley had slowed noticeably during her prelim heat and coasted to the second seed in the finals.

From Seattle Times

Combined with several “B” finals swims adding to the total, Skyline built on its Friday prelim performance to earn its third state Class 4A team title in five seasons.

From Seattle Times

Pupils with prelim exams have been told new arrangements may be put in place.

From BBC

Here are the complete prelim results.

From Los Angeles Times