noun
Meaning 1
plural of prelim
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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prelims
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noun
Meaning 2
The preliminary front matter of a book; all content preceding the main text or work itself.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
Preliminary examinations taken as a whole, as sat by an individual or year group.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: collective, uncountable
Qualifier: Oxford University slang
Examples
- Are you done with prelims yet?
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noun
Meaning 4
written matter preceding the main text of a book
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: front matter
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: matter
History
Etymology
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