preliminary phase
Frequency: 6.58.9 per million words
A preparatory or introductory phase.
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- The project is currently in its preliminary phase.
- We need to complete the preliminary phase before proceeding.
- During the preliminary phase, data collection is crucial.
- The team presented their findings from the preliminary phase of research.
- It's just a preliminary phase; the real work begins next month.
- The construction entered its preliminary phase last week.
- New recruits undergo a preliminary phase of training.
- The discussions are still in a preliminary phase.
- This report outlines the objectives for the preliminary phase.
- Moving beyond the preliminary phase requires careful planning.