prelim

noun or adjective

pre·​lim ˈprē-ˌlim How to pronounce prelim (audio)
pri-ˈlim

Examples of prelim in a Sentence

a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room
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In December 2015, Edwards faced Kamaru Usman on the early prelims of a UFC on Fox card. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Here is a look at all of the finishes that happened at UFC 313 at the T-Mobile Arena, from the prelims to the main card. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Remember, in 2010, nobody remembers the Americans’ win against Canada in the prelims. Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 The prelims will feature three bouts featuring fighters from Australia, so the crowd will be rocking, cheering on the local scrappers. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prelim

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prelim was in 1891

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“Prelim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prelim. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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