Two results of general interest emerge from this preliminary analysis.

He wanted to go through the preliminary analysis again, but it was nearly time to take another instrument reading.

The preliminary analysis of the 70% complete survey has been discussed.

Preliminary analyses show "no major differences between the two study groups," she said.

There was a growing vocabulary list and a preliminary linguistic analysis.

Also, the material is undergoing a range of tests that might challenge the preliminary analysis.

The 1963 paper was intended only as a preliminary analysis, although its sequel would not appear for another 20 years.

It was a triviality in itself - this preliminary analysis.

Using previously collected data, the information below reflects a preliminary analysis of this issue.

Office work: preliminary analysis based on samples in order to define the technique.