prelims
/ˈpriːlɪmz/noun
उच्चारण प्रीलिम्ज़
प्रारंभिक परीक्षा, प्री
Core word
noun
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[plural] informal
the first stage of an examination that candidates must pass before they can take the main exam
प्रारंभिक परीक्षा, प्री
- Radhika cleared the prelims and is now preparing for the mains.
- The results of the prelims will be announced next month.
- Thousands of candidates sat the prelims this morning.
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- Only those who pass the prelims can write the main exam.
- He is revising current affairs for the prelims.
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[plural] technical
the pages before the main text of a book, for example the title page and the list of contents
(पुस्तक के) प्रारंभिक पृष्ठ
- The prelims of the book include a foreword and a preface.
- The prelims of the book include a dedication and a list of figures.
- The prelims of an old book often include a list of illustrations.
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- Roman numerals are used for the prelims, and Arabic numbers for the text.
§Grammar and usage
Usage: Prelims is short for preliminary examination and is followed by the mains; both are used in the plural.
Prelims, preliminary examination का छोटा रूप है और इसके बाद mains होती है; दोनों plural में प्रयोग होते हैं।