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Preliminarily

Description

Preliminarily is an adverb that describes something done in advance or as a preparation for something else. It implies that the action or information is not final, but serves as an initial step or an early assessment before making further decisions or proceeding with a task.

Senses and Usages

1. As an adverb, preliminarily is used to indicate actions or information that is done, obtained, or provided before the main event or activity. It suggests a tentative nature and requires further confirmation.
2. It can also imply a preliminary examination or assessment for evaluating the suitability or viability of a particular subject.

Sample Sentences

• The lawyer asked for a copy of the preliminary report before making any further arguments in court.
• I need to conduct a preliminary analysis of the data before presenting it to the team.
• They held a meeting to discuss the preliminarily results of the research.
• She filled out a preliminarily questionnaire to determine her eligibility for the study.

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