At the University of Oxford, prelims are a first set of examinations, normally during the first half of the degree course for some courses (e.g. for history [6]).

The meaning of PRELIM is preliminary.

PRELIM definition: 1. a sports event or an exam that acts as a preparation for a more important event that will follow…. Learn more.

Prelims definition: the pages of a book, such as the title page and contents, before the main text. See examples of PRELIMS used in a sentence.

Definition of 'prelims' prelims in British English (ˈpriːlɪmz , prəˈlɪmz ) plural noun

Informal A preliminary: teams that were eliminated in the prelims; studied hard for my prelims. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...

Prelims are preliminary examinations or tests taken before the main exam, often used to assess readiness or narrow down candidates. They serve as an initial screening stage.

Definition of prelim noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a game, race, etc. in the early stages of a sports competition that determines who will continue to compete. He finished …

In academia and various competitive fields, prelims refer to the initial examination or trials that candidates must pass before advancing to the next level. These are often introductory tests …

Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. PRELIM. definition: preliminary. See examples of prelim. used in a sentence.