Definition of "prelims" [prelims]

• Plural form of prelim. (noun)

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• "Tyson Gay's 20.30 in the prelims is fifth in the world."
• "She went 8-for-8 in prelims and finals, helping lead the American women to an improbable gold medal — their first-ever at worlds."
• "The loss to Slovakia in the prelims was a stunner, but the no-show in the battle with Canada during the quarterfinals was a titanic whiff by this team."