What is another word for preliminary examination?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪlˈɪmɪnəɹi ɛɡzˌamɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Preliminary examination can be replaced by several synonyms depending on the context of the situation. In the legal field, preliminary examination is replaced by the term 'preliminary hearing'. In the academic world, preliminary examination is interchangeably used with 'qualifying examination', 'prelims', or 'general examinations'. In the healthcare profession, preliminary examination is called 'pre-admission testing'. In engineering, preliminary examination is referred to as 'feasibility study', 'concept testing', or 'proof of concept'. In finance, it can be replaced by 'initial analysis' or 'preliminary evaluation'. Regardless of the field, the purpose of a preliminary examination remains the same, which is to assess the initial findings before a more in-depth examination takes place.
