prelim
Opening round, shortened
Prelim is an informal shortening of preliminary, used as both noun and adjective.
As a noun, it typically refers to a preliminary examination, contest, or round that precedes the main event: She passed her prelims and can now start her dissertation research.
In boxing and other sports, prelims are the undercard fights before the main bout.
As an adjective, it means the same as preliminary: We got the prelim results back.
To set going
- outsetInitial point of something
- onsetStarting point of something
- openingGap or start
- kickoffOpening play in football
launch · debut · inception · dawn · genesis · threshold · commencement · early
Broad general summary
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
- basicsFoundational knowledge of something
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
101 · elementary · entry-level · foundational · rudimentary · essentials · novice · beginner
Limited stretch of something
- matchGame between opponents
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- roundCurved like circle
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
elimination · tournament · semifinal · quarterfinal · seeding · bracket · competition · tryout
Formal knowledge assessment
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- testEvaluative examination
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- dissertationExtended academic treatise
thesis · defense · oral · written · comprehensive · candidacy · doctorate · PhD
start
To set going
kickoff · launch · debut · inception · dawn · genesis · threshold · commencement · early · first
overview
Broad general summary
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
- basicsFoundational knowledge of something
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
introduction · 101 · elementary · entry-level · foundational · rudimentary · essentials · novice · beginner · inaugural
bout
Limited stretch of something
qualifying · elimination · tournament · semifinal · quarterfinal · seeding · bracket · competition · tryout · trial
exam
Formal knowledge assessment
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- testEvaluative examination
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
dissertation · thesis · defense · oral · written · comprehensive · candidacy · doctorate · PhD · graduate
preparation
Arranging things in advance
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
- planningArranging for future events
- setupHow something is arranged
arrangement · advance · readiness · staging · warm-up · prelude · lead-up · buildup · run-up · forethought
- examsexam, test, quiz, final exam, midterm
- heatsqualifying heat, dead heat, semifinal, quarterfinal, repechage
- title searchtitle search, abstract of title, title insurance, title company, title agent
- campusdorm, dormitory, dormitories, dorms, quad
- production paperworkcall sheet, shooting schedule, production budget, shot list, cast list
prelimchampionship
Competition for top rank
main event · title fight · showdown · final · finals
- preliminary investigationInquiry before formal proceedings
- preliminary roundsInitial elimination stages
- preliminary hearingProceeding to evaluate evidence
- preliminary examinationFirst-round assessment or screening
- preliminary testInitial evaluation before proceeding
- preliminary eventContest preceding the main