preparatory

adjective6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.0
preparatory work7.8

work that is done to prepare for an activity or event

preparatory school7.2

a private school that prepares students for college (AmE) or for a public school (BrE)

preparatory meeting6.5

a meeting held to prepare for a larger or more important one

preparatory conference6.0

a conference held to prepare for a larger or more important one

preparatory sketch4.5

a sketch made in preparation for a final piece of art

preparatory drawing4.2

a drawing made in preparation for a final piece of art