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provisional

/ˌprɒvɪˈʒənəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does provisional mean?

adjective

Temporary or preliminary; serving as a temporary measure or arrangement until a more permanent one is established.

Example

"The provisional government was formed to oversee the country until a new constitution was drafted."

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