Prelim and Preliminary examination

Prelim

Prelim noun - An examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue.
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Preliminary examination is a synonym for prelim. In some cases you can use "Preliminary examination" instead a noun "Prelim".

Preliminary examination

Preliminary examination noun - An examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue.

Prelim is a synonym for preliminary examination. You can use "Prelim" instead a noun phrase "Preliminary examination".
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