Preliminary:

Adjective:

1. Preceding or leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory.
   • Example: They conducted a preliminary investigation before starting the full study.
2. Anticipatory; preliminary designs.

Collocations:

• Preliminary investigation
• Preliminary report
• Preliminary findings
• Preliminary assessment
• Preliminary study

Example Sentences:

1. The team conducted a preliminary assessment of the damage before beginning repairs.
2. The preliminary findings suggest a correlation between diet and heart disease.
3. She presented her preliminary designs for the new building to the committee.
4. The preliminary report will be discussed in detail at the next meeting.
5. They conducted preliminary interviews to narrow down the candidates.
6. His preliminary analysis of the data indicates a potential trend.
7. The preliminary investigation did not uncover any significant evidence.
8. The company conducted preliminary market research before launching the product.
9. They provided a preliminary estimate of the project’s cost and timeline.
10. Preliminary results from the clinical trial are promising.
11. The preliminary rounds of the competition will determine the finalists.
12. She drafted a preliminary outline of the proposal for review.
13. The preliminary findings will guide further research in this area.
14. They scheduled a preliminary meeting to discuss project logistics.
15. The preliminary exams are designed to assess basic skills.
16. Preliminary discussions have already begun with potential investors.
17. His preliminary sketches laid the foundation for the final artwork.
18. The preliminary investigation will help clarify the sequence of events.
19. They conducted preliminary tests to ensure the equipment was functioning properly.
20. Preliminary negotiations yielded positive outcomes.
21. The team presented their preliminary findings at the conference.
22. She conducted preliminary research to gather background information.
23. The preliminary report highlighted areas needing further investigation.
24. They conducted preliminary trials of the new medication.
25. Preliminary analysis suggests improvements are needed.
26. The preliminary version of the software is available for testing.
27. They conducted preliminary interviews with key stakeholders.
28. The preliminary results will be published in the upcoming journal issue.
29. Preliminary data suggests a decrease in pollution levels.
30. He provided a preliminary overview of the project’s goals.
31. The preliminary investigation identified potential areas of concern.
32. She presented her preliminary findings to the research committee.
33. Preliminary analysis of the financial statements revealed discrepancies.
34. They conducted preliminary checks to ensure compliance with regulations.
35. The team conducted preliminary experiments to validate the hypothesis.
36. Preliminary discussions with the client clarified project requirements.
37. The preliminary assessment of the patient’s condition was critical.
38. They conducted preliminary screenings for eligibility.
39. Preliminary results indicated a need for further investigation.
40. The preliminary draft of the contract will be reviewed by legal counsel.
41. Preliminary plans for the event are underway.
42. The preliminary rounds of voting will narrow down the candidates.
43. They conducted preliminary trials to test the product’s durability.
44. The preliminary investigation focused on gathering witness statements.
45. Preliminary analysis suggests the need for additional resources.
46. The preliminary report outlined key findings and recommendations.
47. They conducted preliminary surveys to gauge public opinion.
48. Preliminary results will be presented at the upcoming conference.
49. The team conducted preliminary assessments of potential risks.
50. Preliminary discussions with stakeholders provided valuable insights.