Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preliminary round
noun
/prɪˈlɪməˌnɛri raʊnd/
Definition
A preliminary round is an initial phase in a competition or selection process, where participants are reduced from a larger group to determine who advances to the next stage.
Examples
- The preliminary round of the tournament will take place next weekend.
- Over a hundred contestants participated in the preliminary round of the singing competition.
- Only the top five participants will move on from the preliminary round.
Meaning
It refers to the first stage in a series of competitions or selections that sets the stage for further rounds, often involving elimination or qualification.
Synonyms
- initial round
- qualifying round
- opening round
