preparatory

//prɪˈpærətɔːri//
B2Frequency Level 12Formal
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Adjective

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1

Serving as or carrying out preparation for a task or undertaking.

The team held a preparatory meeting before the main conference.

2

Relating to education in a preparatory school.

She attended a preparatory school before entering university.