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Preliminary Analyses vs Preliminary Analysis

Both 'preliminary analyses' and 'preliminary analysis' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Preliminary analyses' is used when referring to multiple initial examinations or investigations, while 'preliminary analysis' is used when talking about a single initial examination or investigation.

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Preliminary Analyses

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple initial examinations or investigations.

This phrase is used when discussing the results of multiple preliminary examinations or investigations.

Examples:

  • The preliminary analyses of the data revealed interesting trends.
  • We conducted several preliminary analyses before reaching a conclusion.
  • No estimates have been made of the costs this measure will incur, although preliminary analyses indicate that they could be enormous.
  • Underlines the significant role played by the Commission in providing preliminary analyses of petitions which helps the Committee to find appropriate solutions to the concerns and problems with which citizens are confronted during their everyday lives;
  • She met the six-monthly IMF audit missions before they started work in the ministries concerned, so as to keep abreast of the mission plans and to discuss the preliminary analyses of the country's fiscal and monetary situation.
  • By combining the top-down and bottom-up approaches, it should be possible to take account both of the needs emerging from the preliminary analyses and of those expressed by local partners.
  • Underlines the significant role played by the Commission in providing preliminary analyses of petitions which helps the Committee to find appropriate solutions to the concerns and problems with which citizens are confronted during their everyday lives;
  • On that date preparatory construction measures were already underway, for example preliminary archaeological analyses of the ground, realignment work and the purchase of additional land.
  • Some initiatives for Community legislation are not always sufficiently justified by preliminary impact analyses, which sometimes lack rigour and transparency such as for example the proposal for a second Directive on Port Services.
  • Following reports, market analyses and preliminary contacts with potential investors, the municipality decided formally in December 2005 on the said investment and the conditions under which such an investment would take place.
  • Organisations should send the preliminary results of their analyses to the competent authority of their Member States or to the Agency and should also send them the final results if those results identify an actual or potential aviation safety risk.
  • We have carried out preliminary studies, internal consultations and economic analyses.
  • With regard to preliminary work (assessments), analyses are still rudimentary.
  • It is then necessary to analyse the settlements in question by taking into account the preliminary remarks made, with a view to determining the possible existence of an advantage.
  • The CHMP welcomed the new interim analyses of efficacy and safety data for Rapinyl, but considered that the new data must be regarded as preliminary data, as the complete trial results are not yet available for assessment.
  • The Commission, when submitting the preliminary draft budget for a given year, must therefore present its forecasts and analyses to the European Parliament and the Council and propose, if necessary, appropriate measures to the Council.
  • the performance of preliminary or ancillary work in connection with European standardisation, such as studies, programmes, evaluations, comparative analyses, research work, laboratory work, inter-laboratory tests and conformity evaluation work;
  • (b) the performance of preliminary or ancillary work in connection with European standardisation, such as studies, programmes, evaluations, comparative analyses, research work, laboratory work, inter-laboratory tests and conformity evaluation work;
  • the performance of preliminary or ancillary work in connection with European standardisation, such as studies, programmes, evaluations, comparative analyses, research work, laboratory work, inter-laboratory tests and conformity evaluation work;

Alternatives:

  • initial examinations
  • early investigations
  • preliminary assessments
  • preliminary examinations
  • preliminary investigations

Preliminary Analysis

This phrase is correct when referring to a single initial examination or investigation.

This phrase is used when discussing the results of a single preliminary examination or investigation.

Examples:

  • The preliminary analysis of the data showed promising results.
  • We need to conduct a preliminary analysis before proceeding further.
  • At this stage, I must confine myself to this preliminary analysis.
  • A preliminary analysis started in 1994 on the organisation of foreign exchange intervention.
  • At least, that's my preliminary analysis.
  • Our preliminary analysis of the first minutes of the attack show that the shooters entered through the southwest entrance.
  • However, preliminary analysis of data collected since October 2005 (when the temporary ban was established) published in a new RSPCA/Eurogroup for Animal Welfare report, shows that in fact the illegal trade has reduced, and that the fears are not justified.
  • After a preliminary analysis of the case, the Commission doubts that the aid would be compatible with the restructuring guidelines and with the common market.
  • However preliminary analysis suggests that the objectives of the 2000-06 programme for the Umbria region, can be considered achieved.
  • Spain essentially endorses the Commission's preliminary analysis of the reform set out in the invitation to comment.
  • Accordingly, it should be ascertained whether there are any new elements that call the preliminary analysis into question.
  • Am I holding the actual preliminary analysis report?
  • The discussions between the Bureau, Budgets Committee and the Secretary-General began already in February 2008 with a preliminary analysis of which steps could be necessary.
  • I ran a preliminary analysis to find the most likely route between Stirling's home and his destination.
  • A preliminary analysis of the replies received indicates that stakeholders recognise the unsatisfactory present situation on collective redress in the Member States.
  • However, the Council agreed with the Parliament that Member States should perform a preliminary analysis of MRL applications in line with established procedures under Directive 91/414/EEC.
  • Spain essentially endorses the Commission's preliminary analysis of the reform set out in the invitation to comment [13].
  • Once this preliminary analysis has been conducted, the Committee shall, if necessary, send the information to the relevant service.
  • ADAR, in cooperation with the audit division involved, conducts a preliminary analysis of such suspected cases and, where it is deemed that there are sufficient grounds for concern, forwards the detailed information to OLAF for further investigation.
  • Our preliminary analysis of the Hungarian law concludes that the procedures for nominating and electing the president and members of the media council are no different from those that are commonly accepted in Europe.
  • This preliminary analysis - using figures of the EU SILC from 2008 - reveals that people with a disability face a much higher risk of poverty compared to people without disabilities.
  • The SC makes a preliminary analysis enabling it to discuss matters with OLAF representatives and to understand the merits and procedural issues arising from each case.

Alternatives:

  • initial examination
  • early investigation
  • preliminary assessment
  • preliminary examination
  • preliminary investigation

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