Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preliminary result
noun
/prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nə.ri rɪˈzʌlt/
Definition
An initial outcome or finding that is reported before the final results are available.
Examples
- The preliminary results of the experiment indicate a potential breakthrough in the research.
- Before making any decisions, we need to review the preliminary results of the survey.
Meaning
Preliminary results are early indications or data obtained from a study or analysis that provide a first glimpse of what the final findings may show.
Synonyms
- initial result
- first finding
- tentative result
- early result
