"prelimenary" is probably misspelled. Trying preliminary instead Definition of preliminary
preliminary has definitions from the field of sport
1
[ adjective ] designed to orient or acquaint with the a situation before proceeding

Examples

"a preliminary investigation"

2
[ noun ] (sport) a minor match preceding the main event

Synonyms

prelim

3
[ noun ] something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

Synonyms

prelude overture

Examples

"training is a necessary preliminary to employment" "drinks were the overture to dinner"

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