preliminary /pri-limˈi-nə-ri or -in-ri/

1. Introductory
2. Preparatory
3. Preceding or preparing for the main matter

1. An introductory or preparatory measure, activity, statement, etc (often in pl)
2. A preliminary or entrance examination

prelimˈinarily adverb

• Job's post
• Job's tears
• jobsworth
• jobsworths
• jock
• Jock
• jockette
• jockettes
• jockey
• jockey cap
• jockey caps
• Jockey Club
• jockeyed
• jockeying
• jockeyism
• jockeyisms
• jockeys
• jockeyship
• jockeyships
• jockey strap
• jockey wheel
• jockish
• jock itch
• jock itches
• jocko