introductory
adjective
in·tro·duc·to·ry
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē 
: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective
an introductory course in calculus
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I'd like to make a few introductory remarks before we start the program.
a class in introductory physics
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Each tour — available in English, Spanish and French — starts with a short introductory film about Warner Bros.' centurylong history.
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Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
In practice, this has led Magon to get a lot more specific with clients in her introductory questionnaire.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
In accordance with Quaker tradition, Rachel says some introductory words at the wedding, then everyone sits in silence in the parlor until moved to speak.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
After an introductory scene resembling the title sequence of the Nineties sitcom Family Matters, the video follows the storyline of the track itself, with Doechii uncovering her supposedly straight boyfriend, played by Zack Fox, cuddled up with a man on her couch – played by Rickey Thompson.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
In practice, this has led Magon to get a lot more specific with clients in her introductory questionnaire.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
In accordance with Quaker tradition, Rachel says some introductory words at the wedding, then everyone sits in silence in the parlor until moved to speak.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
After an introductory scene resembling the title sequence of the Nineties sitcom Family Matters, the video follows the storyline of the track itself, with Doechii uncovering her supposedly straight boyfriend, played by Zack Fox, cuddled up with a man on her couch – played by Rickey Thompson.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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