provisionally (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /prəˈvɪʒənəli/
Definition
In a temporary or conditional way, subject to future confirmation or change.
Examples
The government has provisionally agreed to the terms of the treaty.
She was provisionally accepted into the program, pending a final interview.
The date for the wedding has been provisionally set for June 15th.
How to Use provisionally
- provisionally accepted (collocation)
- Accepted on a temporary basis, with final acceptance depending on future conditions. — "He was provisionally accepted into the graduate program."
- provisionally agreed (collocation)
- Agreed to something on a temporary or conditional basis. — "The two countries provisionally agreed to a ceasefire."
- provisionally approved (collocation)
- Given temporary approval, subject to final review or conditions. — "The plans were provisionally approved by the planning board."
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