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.
something preliminary, as an introductory or preparatory step, measure, contest, etc.:He passed the preliminary and went on to the finals. a boxing match or other athletic contest that takes place before the main event on the program:A preliminary was fought at 8:00.