The phrase "a preliminary examination of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing an initial assessment or analysis of a subject, topic, or situation before a more detailed investigation.
Example: "The researchers conducted a preliminary examination of the data to identify any significant trends before proceeding with a full analysis."
Alternatives: "an initial review of" or "a preliminary analysis of".
Officials said that a preliminary examination of the sculpture indicated that it could be repaired.
The anonymous sources said the conclusion was the result of a preliminary examination of imagery.
On Friday, health officials in Brazil said a preliminary examination of the letter had found "spores of a bacillus consistent with anthrax".
Britain remains under scrutiny by the International Criminal Court, which is continuing a preliminary examination of war crime allegations.
The Senate report will almost certainly be assessed by the international criminal court as part of a preliminary examination of US treatment of detainees in Afghanistan.
Wearing surgical masks, gowns, and gloves, ninety-two makes make a preliminary examination of the body, sketching visible wounds on a diagram.
A preliminary examination of Cathers's body found she was shot repeatedly from behind her car, according to John Benedict, her father.
No mechanical problems were uncovered in a preliminary examination of a helicopter that crashed into the East River on Friday, federal investigators said yesterday.
Meanwhile, Britain remains under the scrutiny of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is conducting a preliminary examination of allegations of war crimes by British forces in Iraq.
An Rail Accident Investigation Branch spokeswoman said: "The RAIB is in attendance and is carrying out a preliminary examination of the circumstances in order to determine the next actions to take".
Ms. Herron said a preliminary examination of a survey of 2,200 online music users Jupiter made in June shows that MP3's often inspire listeners to go out and buy CD's.
