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provisory

/ˈprɒvɪsəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does provisory mean?

adjective

Providing or serving as a temporary or preliminary measure; provisional. Used to describe something that is intended to be temporary or preliminary.

Example

"The company will operate on a provisory basis until a new CEO is appointed."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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