Cup vs preliminary

Cup

noun
  • A win of an event comprising part of the championship, which is awarded a cup 

  • A win of a championship that is awarded a cup. 

name
  • A particular trophy that is a cup; sometimes with the definite article "the". 

preliminary

noun
  • Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists 

  • A preparation for a main matter; an introduction. 

  • A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing 

adj
  • In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory. 

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