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preliminary list

[/prɪˈlɪmɪneri lɪst/]
nounpl: preliminary lists
lista preliminar
1. An initial or provisional list of items, names, or candidates that may be subject to further review, revision, or selection
The preliminary list of candidates will be announced next week.
A lista preliminar de candidatos será anunciada na próxima semana.
2. A first draft or tentative compilation of information before final approval or completion
Please review the preliminary list of required documents for your visa application.
Por favor, revise a lista preliminar de documentos necessários para sua solicitação de visto.
Synonyms
provisional listdraft listtentative listinitial list
Antonyms
final listdefinitive listapproved list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista preliminar
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
lista preliminar
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
lista preliminar
Standard usage, may also use 'lista provisória'

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the preliminary list
make the preliminary list
screening list
shortlist
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