1
as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
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2
as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
an introductory course in computer programming
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Recent Examples of introductory
New head coach Ben Johnson and new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen mentioned Gordon as a key piece for the defense during their introductory news conferences.
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The emotion and appreciation Budenholzer had shown at his introductory news conference never resurfaced.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For various introductory examples and further detailed indications about generating prompts prompting, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Completing an introductory period does not guarantee continued employment.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The emotion and appreciation Budenholzer had shown at his introductory news conference never resurfaced.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For various introductory examples and further detailed indications about generating prompts prompting, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Completing an introductory period does not guarantee continued employment.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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Earlier this month, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to block DOGE from accessing sensitive personal information held by the SSA.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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In an ad hoc statement on April 9, the company recognized that the preliminary first-quarter result deviated significantly from analyst expectations of around 4 billion euros.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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But basic economic theories don’t tell the whole story, Indarte added.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The new requirement goes into effect nationwide on that date, making a basic driver's license a relic at airports set up for Real IDs.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The preparatory challenges refer to legacy infrastructure and a lack of appropriate skills to jumpstart the AI adoption.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This month, Rosatom began the preparatory site work to construct a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, which will be the first nuclear reactor in Central Asia and Russia’s first SMR export.—
Juzel Lloyd,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Apr. 2025
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That really elementary approach to writing is one of my favorite things.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at elementary and intermediate schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
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Doing the most rudimentary exercise in a cap system would show that overall economic parity would change little.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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To do this, a small team at the automaker’s Weissach development center outfitted the Martini silver vehicle with rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators, a horn, and even a spare wheel hidden away beneath the rear clamshell.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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