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provisional

Adjective

IPA /prəˈvɪʒənl/

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Arranged or accepted for now, with the understanding that details may change before a final decision or confirmation.

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provisional/prəˈvɪʒənl/

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A date is pencilled in
It may still change

A provisional arrangement is accepted for now, subject to change.

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We've chosen a provisional date for the party, but it may change.
The college has shared a provisional timetable for next term.

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provisional — Arranged or accepted for now, with the understanding that details may change before a final decision or confirmation.

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Arranged or accepted for now, with the understanding that details may change before a final decision or confirmation.

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Word origin

Formed from provision and the adjective ending -al.

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Provisionally is the adverb: you can provisionally agree to a date before confirming it.

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