preliminary applications
noun phraseUK /prɪˈlɪmɪnəri ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃənz/
US /prɪˈlɪməˌnɛri ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
First tries at asking for something before the real asking happens.
The school sent out preliminary applications to see who might want to join the new art club.
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2. Early forms people fill out to show they are interested before the official process starts.
She filled out preliminary applications for three colleges.
3. First drafts of requests that may be changed later.
The committee reviewed the preliminary applications before the final deadline.
4. Introductory steps in a job or program selection process.
Preliminary applications are due in March, and final ones in May.