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prior to the survey vs previous to the survey

Both 'prior to the survey' and 'previous to the survey' are correct, but 'prior to the survey' is more commonly used in English. They both convey the same meaning of something happening before the survey took place.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

prior to the survey

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something happened before the survey took place.

Examples:

  • We need to finalize the preparations prior to the survey.
  • The data was collected prior to the survey date.
  • Please submit your responses prior to the survey deadline.
  • For a non-Medicare survey, the survey fee must be paid no later than 20 days prior to the survey date. For a Medicare survey, the survey fee is due no later than  ...
  • All information received from identified individuals at or prior to the survey will be considered in making the accreditation decision. The information presented will ...
  • The first update should be sent two months prior to the survey visit; the second update should be provided one month prior to the survey visit. Ex: if a visit is ...
  • -3, Submission, The DCI is submitted to the survey team and LCME Secretariat three months prior to the survey visit. Updates made to the DCI before it is ...

Alternatives:

  • before the survey
  • ahead of the survey
  • pre-survey
  • in advance of the survey
  • anticipating the survey

previous to the survey

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that something happened before the survey took place.

Examples:

  • The results were analyzed previous to the survey.
  • The meeting was scheduled previous to the survey date.
  • Information about how Washington State manages human-wildlife conflicts is largely unknown to residents: 71% had not, previous to the survey, heard or seen  ...
  • Jan 12, 2015 ... least once in the week previous to the survey, 55 percent of households ate less expensive or less preferred foods, 51 percent of households ...
  • Feb 26, 2015 ... ... transitions by employment status and pay level – changes in qualifications, the employment status refers to the year previous to the survey ...
  • asked to provide the income for the calendar year previous to the survey year for all household members aged 16 and over (at the time of the interview).

Alternatives:

  • prior to the survey
  • before the survey
  • ahead of the survey
  • pre-survey
  • in advance of the survey

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