provisional

About 5.07 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.

   Marsden and Jones were named in the provisional squad for the European Championships, to be confirmed before the 30 June deadline.

2. noun A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
3. noun An interim denture.

Similar words

probationary conditional tentative provisionary election instalment locum caretaker acting adoption

Often followed by

government and measures president constitution committee order ira governor

Word family

provisionally provisionals