An initial event or action that serves as a preparatory step for something more important.

A test or assessment that occurs before the main event.

पूर्व परीक्षा

English Usage: The students will take a preliminary exam before the final assessments.

Hindi Usage: छात्रों को अंतिम मूल्यांकनों से पहले एक पूर्व परीक्षा देनी होगी।