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preliminary count
[prɪˈlɪmɪneri kaʊnt]
noun
pl: preliminary counts
contagem preliminar
1.
An initial or tentative count of votes, items, or data before final verification or official results
The preliminary count showed the candidate ahead by 200 votes.
A contagem preliminar mostrou o candidato na frente por 200 votos.
2.
A first enumeration conducted before a complete or detailed count is made
According to the preliminary count, we have approximately 500 attendees at the event.
De acordo com a contagem preliminar, temos aproximadamente 500 participantes no evento.
Synonyms
initial count
tentative count
rough count
provisional count
first count
Antonyms
final count
official count
definitive count
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contagem preliminar
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in electoral contexts
São Paulo
contagem preliminar
Common in official election reports and media coverage
Portugal
contagem preliminar
Standard in Portuguese elections and official documents
Related Idioms & Phrases
preliminary count of votes
preliminary head count
according to preliminary counts
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