A stage or phase that comes before the main one, often serving as an introduction or preparatory step.

प्रारंभिक चरण

English Usage: The team conducted a preliminary stage of research before launching the project.

Hindi Usage: टीम ने परियोजना शुरू करने से पहले प्रारंभिक चरण का शोध किया।

Serving as a preparation for something more important or refined.

प्रारंभिक

English Usage: We held a preliminary meeting to discuss the main agenda.

Hindi Usage: हमने मुख्य एजेंडे पर चर्चा करने के लिए एक प्रारंभिक बैठक की।