The Unified Business Identifier number, or UBI, is a nine-digit number used by the state of Washington to identify businesses there to local agencies. Businesses in Washington state use a Unified Business Identifier number for filing, taxes and identification with state agencies, according the Washington Secretary of State website.
Definition of preliminary for English Language Learners. : something that comes first in order to prepare for or introduce the main part of something else.
EVA (2004) refer to the preliminary study in the Danish evaluation process as follows: The project team will be making a preliminary study before the terms of reference are issued. The aim of the preliminary study is to give an overview and ensure that the evaluation covers relevant areas of focus. The preliminary study should specifically lead to establishment of an evaluation group, appointment of the institutions to be evaluated and, finally, to the formulation of the terms of reference.