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provisionally

provisionally

3 5.7
For a short time until someone confirms it
  • adverb
  • /prəˈvɪʒənəli/
translation icon : provisionalmente
  • In such cases, the data are typically released provisionally with the understanding that they could change in the future.
  • provisionally approved
  • provisionally accepted
  • provisionally recognized

And this potential planet was provisionally identified by Constantine and Mike Brown.

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Examples

  • The committee provisionally approved the funding, but it will be finalized after further discussions.

  • Based on the inclusion criteria, 14 studies were provisionally accepted.

    Academic text (2012)
  • And this potential planet was provisionally identified by Constantine and Mike Brown.

  • There, he now provisionally supposes, was his single favorite moment of the day so far.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Using World War II as the initial benchmark, we can provisionally identify three generations of political science.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Thus is she able to reconcile, albeit provisionally, the apparent opposition between the two.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Only by taking at face value, at least provisionally, the terms of David's self-representation.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Sensing political backlash, the Supreme Court provisionally affirmed his constitutional right to run.

    Academic text (1990)
  • He provisionally accepted the job offer, pending a review of the contract details.

  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will provisionally schedule the meeting for next week.

Synonyms

temporarily
vsprovisionally
222 3.2

For a short time and not permanent

is used when a decision lasts only for a short time and may change
tentatively
vsprovisionally
30 5.1

In a way that shows hesitation or not being sure

is used to state a short or conditional choice pending confirmation
conditionally
vsprovisionally
3 4.6

Only if certain requirements are met

is used when a measure is temporary and awaits later confirmation
transiently
vsprovisionally
1 6.8

For a short time before returning to normal

is used for temporary arrangements that are subject to later confirmation

Antonyms

218 2.9

Stays the same for all time

How Temporary

momentarily
47 3.7
briefly
414 1.0
temporarily
222 3.2
provisionally
3 5.7
indefinitely
104 4.8
permanently
218 2.9

Surface Forms

provisionally positive
provisionallyer comparative
provisionallyest superlative

Morphology

provisionally = provisional (transparent) = provision + al + ly

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'provisional', yielding a straightforward manner adverb.

Etymology

Provisionally comes from the words provision and provide, built from pro- meaning 'before' and a root meaning 'to see', like 'seeing ahead'. So something done provisionally is put in place 'for now' until a final decision or check is made.