PRELIM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PRELIM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PRELIM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Prelim

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 19th century: abbreviation of preliminary

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpriːlɪm
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: prɪˈlɪm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a preliminary examination, especially at a university.

Short Definition:

preliminary examination

Definition:

the pages preceding the main text of a book, including the title, contents, and preface.

Short Definition:

pages preceding main text of book

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