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provisionally

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹəˈvɪʒənəɫi// UK //pɹəvˈɪʒənəli// pro·vi·sion·al·ly

adv. 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.


SIMPLE

The team is provisionally scheduled to play on Saturday.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee provisionally approved the new budget, but they will review the figures again next month.

COMPLEX

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.

Origin

From provisional + -ly.

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