HyperDic: prelim

English > 2 senses of the word *prelim*:
NOUN	event	prelim, preliminary	a minor match preceding the main event
NOUN	communication	prelim, preliminary examination, preliminary exam	an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue

prelim > pronunciation
Sounds	prihlih'm; priylih'm
Rhymes	acronym ... whim: 31 rhymes with ihm...

English > *prelim*: 2 senses > noun 1, event
Meaning	A minor match preceding the main event.
Synonym	preliminary
Broader	athletic contest, athletic competition, athletics	A contest between athletes
Spanish	partido preliminar, preliminares
Catalan	partit preliminar, preliminars

English > *prelim*: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	An examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue.
Synonyms	preliminary examination, preliminary exam
Broader	examination, exam, test	A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
Spanish	examen preliminar
Catalan	examen preliminar