Collocations with "preliminary"

An initial estimate provided before a full analysis is complete.

an initial result that may be subject to change

Referring to a trial or formal inquiry.

an initial investigation to gather basic facts

a round that comes before the main part of a competition

An injunction granted before a full hearing on the merits.

An assessment done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Initial data collected at the beginning of a study.

an early draft for discussion before it is finalized

a sign that comes before the main event or final result

A preparatory or introductory phase.

Refers to reconnaissance conducted before a main operation.

an initial ruling made before the final one

an early drawing made to prepare for a more finished work

an initial sketch made before the main work

An initial experiment to test a concept before a full-scale study.

an introductory remark before the main part

Introductory or preparatory training before the main part begins.

A conference held to prepare for a main event.