provisionally
adv. manneradv. for a short time or until a final decision is made. You use this when something is not yet certain but is allowed for now.
adv. on a temporary or tentative basis; subject to change or confirmation. Often used to describe a status or arrangement that is not yet final.
The team is provisionally scheduled to play on Saturday.
The committee provisionally approved the new budget, but they will review the figures again next month.
While the candidate was provisionally selected for the role, the final offer remains contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and a medical examination.
From provisional + -ly.
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Last updated May 26, 2026