preparatory

/prɪˈpɛrəˌtɔri/
adjective
  1. Done or made in order to get ready for something.
    • The team held a preparatory meeting before the big game.
    • She took a preparatory course to improve her math skills.
    • Preparatory work on the building site began last week.
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