necessary preliminary

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

Refers to a required first step or action before proceeding.

preliminaryADJECTIVE + preliminary

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necessary

Examples (10)

  • Thorough research is a necessary preliminary to writing a good thesis.
  • Obtaining a permit is often a necessary preliminary before construction can begin.
  • For the experiment to succeed, careful preparation is a necessary preliminary.
  • The initial consultation is a necessary preliminary for any major medical procedure.
  • He completed all the necessary preliminaries before submitting his application.
  • A background check is a necessary preliminary for many security-sensitive positions.
  • Learning the alphabet is a necessary preliminary to reading and writing.
  • The committee discussed the necessary preliminaries for the upcoming international conference.
  • Is a formal invitation a necessary preliminary for attending the gala event?
  • She considered a strong educational foundation to be a necessary preliminary to a successful career.