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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Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.
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Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Soto posted a picture of himself in a Mets hat and jersey that was taken during his introductory press conference at Citi Field.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The card has a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95.
—Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Belichick, 72, was officially announced as North Carolina’s coach during an introductory press conference on Thursday.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Soto posted a picture of himself in a Mets hat and jersey that was taken during his introductory press conference at Citi Field.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The card has a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95.
—Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Belichick, 72, was officially announced as North Carolina’s coach during an introductory press conference on Thursday.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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