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.
Definition of advance. 1  1 : a moving forward halted the enemy's advances. 2  2a : progress in development â¦ mistaking material advance for spiritual enrichment. 3  3 : a rise in price, value, or amount The workers won wage advances.  4 : a first step or approach made Her attitude discouraged all advances.