first preliminary figure; initial flash estimate
Used in economic statistics and official data releases for the earliest published estimate, before revisions.
The first preliminary GDP figure was released.
The initial flash estimate may be revised.
速報値 is a general preliminary figure; 一次速報値 specifically refers to the very first release in a series of revisions.
改定値 is a revised figure, often contrasted with 一次速報値.
Standard kanji spelling using 一次.
Variant using numeral 1; common in headlines and statistical tables.
Compound of 一次 (first, primary) + 速報 (preliminary report) + 値 (value).