Introduction vs. Preliminary

Introduction vs. Preliminary — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Introduction and Preliminary

Introductionnoun

The act or process of introducing.

Preliminaryadjective

In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

These are just the preliminary results.

Introductionnoun

A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.

Preliminarynoun

A preparation for a main matter; an introduction

Introductionnoun

An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.

Preliminarynoun

Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists

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Introductionnoun

A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.

Preliminarynoun

A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

Introductionnoun

the first section of a communication

Preliminarynoun

a minor match preceding the main event

Introductionnoun

the act of beginning something new;

they looked forward to the debut of their new product line

Preliminarynoun

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows;

training is a necessary preliminary to employmentdrinks were the overture to dinner
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Introductionnoun

formally making a person known to another or to the public

Preliminaryadjective

designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding;

a preliminary investigation

Introductionnoun

a basic or elementary instructional text

Introductionnoun

a new proposal;

they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives

Introductionnoun

the act of putting one thing into another

Introductionnoun

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new;

she looked forward to her initiation as an adultthe foundation of a new scientific societyhe regards the fork as a modern introduction