preliminarily
[/prɪˈlɪmɪˌnɛrəli/]
adverb
preliminarmente
1. In a preliminary manner; as a first step or introduction before something more complete or final
The committee preliminarily approved the proposal before the final vote.
O comitê aprovou preliminarmente a proposta antes da votação final.
2. Before the main event, discussion, or action; in preparation for something
The doctor preliminarily examined the patient to determine the next steps.
O médico examinou preliminarmente o paciente para determinar os próximos passos.
3. In an initial or tentative manner, subject to change or confirmation
The results are preliminarily favorable, but we need more data to confirm.
Os resultados são preliminarmente favoráveis, mas precisamos de mais dados para confirmar.
The term 'preliminarily' is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese legal, medical, and academic contexts to indicate that findings or decisions are subject to further review. In the USA, it's commonly used in business reports, scientific research, and legal proceedings to indicate initial findings before final determinations.
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