Preanalysis

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiˈənæɫəsəs/

Preanalysis (noun)

  1. Work done before analysing data or information, such as checking sources, preparing materials, and planning how to study them.
  2. In language or data processing, the early steps that clean and organize input before running the main analysis.

Examples

  • Preanalysis helps you understand the problem before analysis begins.
  • The team did preanalysis to gather clues before analysis.