preparatory

Adjective modifier

• regional: NGOs have already shown their strength at the African Regional Preparatory Meeting for WSIS in Bamako last May.

Modifies a noun

• reading: You will be advised on preparatory reading for each module.
• sketch: The only evidence would be negative: a lack of preparatory sketches for a complex work.
• hearing: Section 11, Criminal Justice Act 1987 - Reports of Preparatory Hearings.
• drawing: Miller made hundreds of preparatory drawings which he later composed into his larger abstract works.
• committee: Such meetings will be preceded by all relevant Preparatory Committees.
• phase: In a center's preparatory phase, their participation helps to identify which services should be provided.

Modifying Another Word

• only: They were only preparatory, like the scaffolding around a new building under construction.
• much: During the year there was much preparatory hard work in liaison with Richard Taylor of Leeds Planning Department and Leeds Leisure Services.
• also: This is also preparatory work for next National Minimum Wage Demonstration in Manchester on April 28.
• not: Written Opinions ( whether principals or copies ) but not preparatory personal notes prepared for the solicitorâs benefit.

Used with adjective complement

• include: Work submitted for assessment must include preparatory supporting studies and be carried out during the 132 hours of unaided time.