preliminaryplan
nounUK /prɪˈlɪmɪnəri plæn/
US /prɪˈlɪməneri plæn/
A first plan you make before the real one, to help you get ready.
We drew a preliminary plan of the treehouse before buying any wood.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An early outline used to test ideas before making a final decision.
The team shared a preliminary plan to see if the idea was possible.
3. A starting set of steps for a project that may change later.
Her preliminary plan for the science fair had three simple steps.
4. A first drawing or map that shows the main parts of something.
The preliminary plan showed where the garden beds would go.