preliminary

IPA(Pronunciation)

not-comparable

In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

Japanese Meaning

本題の準備のための / 初期の、先立つ / 予備的、準備的

The preliminary report revealed several issues that needed to be addressed before the full audit.

予備的な報告書は、本監査の前に対処する必要があるいくつかの問題を明らかにした。

Sense（1）

In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

These are just the preliminary results.