Of course, you have agreed to stay with us only long enough for a preliminary evaluation of the problem.

He and his colleagues reported in one study that quick preliminary evaluation and treatment had cut costs by $576 per patient.

A preliminary evaluation indicated that Arthur's condition is serious, sources told the paper.

Each book undergoes rigorous review, including preliminary evaluation by an in-house editor.

My preliminary evaluation, General, is that we have a major oil-field fire here.

Recently the investigation was upgraded from a "preliminary evaluation" to an "engineering analysis."

You initially began training with the GSG9, but failed your preliminary physical evaluation.

The list included a full Klingon wedding, right down to the preliminary evaluations and tests of strength for the bride.

The safety administration said the preliminary evaluation involved 60,000 vehicles.

I may possibly be asked for a preliminary evaluation; I do have some small expertise in the area.