Preliminary

Synonyms of preliminary

• preparatory
• initial
• introductory

Antonyms of preliminary

• final
• conclusive
• definitive

Collocations of preliminary

preliminary investigation

Frequency: 80 %

The police conducted a preliminary investigation before making any arrests.

preliminary results

Frequency: 75 %

The researchers presented their preliminary results at the conference.

preliminary report

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor provided a preliminary report on the patient's condition.

preliminary assessment

Frequency: 65 %

The teacher conducted a preliminary assessment of the students' understanding of the topic.

preliminary findings

Frequency: 60 %

The archaeologists shared their preliminary findings with the public.

Idiomatic Expressions for preliminary

• Phrase: Preliminary findings
  Meaning: Initial or early results or conclusions reached before a full analysis or study is completed.
  Usage: The researchers presented their preliminary findings at the conference before publishing the full study.