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PRELIMINARIES

(noun, adj.sat)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Preliminaries.

Preliminaries - as a noun

A minor match preceding the main event

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prelim10

Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

Example: "Training is a necessary preliminary to employment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overture11prelude10

Preliminaries - as an adjective satellite

Denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

Example: "A preliminary investigation"

Example Sentences

"The boxer spent hours warming up and going through the preliminaries before the fight."
"The team held a meeting to discuss the preliminaries for the upcoming project."
"He focused on the preliminaries of the presentation to ensure a strong start."
"Before signing the contract, they agreed to settle the preliminaries of the agreement."
"The chef prepared all the necessary ingredients as part of the cooking preliminaries."
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Word Game Points

Is PRELIMINARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preliminaries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRELIMINARIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PRELIMINARIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preliminaries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRELIMINARIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PRELIMINARIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preliminaries is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRELIMINARIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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