(そくほうち)

そくほうち
noun
preliminary figure; flash estimate
1. preliminary figure; flash estimate; initial report value
A provisional numerical value released quickly after data collection, before thorough verification. Commonly used for economic indicators like GDP, trade statistics, and employment figures that are published in stages — first as a preliminary estimate, then revised.
速報値(そくほうち)発表(はっぴょう)された。
The preliminary figure was announced.
GDPの速報値(そくほうち)前期比(ぜんきひ)プラス0.5%だった。
The preliminary GDP figure was plus 0.5% compared to the previous quarter.
速報値(そくほうち)はあくまで暫定的(ざんていてき)なもので、確定値(かくていち)来月(らいげつ)発表(はっぴょう)される予定(よてい)だ。
The preliminary figure is strictly provisional; the final value is scheduled to be announced next month.

Composed of 速報(そくほう) (flash report, breaking news) and () (value, figure). This term appears frequently in news broadcasts and financial reporting. The 速報値(そくほうち) is typically followed by a 改定値(かいていち) (revised figure) and finally a 確定値(かくていち) (final/confirmed figure).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 速報値(そくほうち)発表(はっぴょう)する: to announce the preliminary figure
  • 速報値(そくほうち)上方修正(じょうほうしゅうせい)する: to revise the preliminary figure upward
  • 速報値(そくほうち)下方修正(かほうしゅうせい)する: to revise the preliminary figure downward

RELATED TERMS:

  • 速報(そくほう): flash report, bulletin — the quick-release report itself
  • 確報値(かくほうち): confirmed report value — the finalized figure
  • 確定値(かくていち): final confirmed value — the last revision
  • 改定値(かいていち): revised value — the intermediate revision