SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
provisional
adjective
Temporary or conditional, pending further information or confirmation.
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Not yet final
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Usage distinction
Return to topProvisional arrangements await confirmation or replacement. Probationary specifically involves a trial period, while stopgap emphasizes an immediate temporary need.
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See provisional in use
They accepted the provisional schedule while awaiting the final venue booking.
The board granted provisional permission to try the arrangement for a month, subject to a later review.
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