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Meaning of 'provisional' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Provisional [ a.]
- Of the nature of a provision; serving as a provision for the time being; -- used of partial or temporary arrangements; as, a provisional government; a provisional treaty.

Meaning of 'provisional' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . provisional [ s]
Meaning (1):
- under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
Example in sentence:
  • a provisional government;
  • just a tentative schedule;
  • probationary employees

Nearby Words:

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