Preliminary remarks

Definitions

Introductory statements made before the main body of a speech, document, or discussion.

Initial comments intended to set the context or provide background information for a subsequent presentation.

Examples

The chairperson began the meeting with a few preliminary remarks regarding the project's timeline.

Before diving into the technical details, the author included some preliminary remarks to provide context for the study.

Synonyms

Introductory comments Opening statements Prefatory remarks Foreword Preamble

Antonyms

Concluding remarks Final thoughts Closing statements Summary Afterword