CEFR B2

provisionally

adverb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: temporarily, conditionally, tentatively, provisionally

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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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