provisionary

adjective

prə-ˈvi-zhə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce provisionary (audio)
Definition of provisionarynext
1
as in interim
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time provisionary decrees that were issued by the junta following the coup

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2
as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being the provisionary ambassador to the United Nations

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  1. interim
  2. provisional
  3. temporary
Adjective
  • Citywide, Inside Safe has moved more than 6,000 people into hotels, motels and other types of interim housing since Bass took office in December 2022.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
  • When Holmes and interim manager Andy Green spoke on Tuesday, the pitcher assessed the previous night’s rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of interim
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  • Before taking adverse action based on criminal history, employers must complete and document an individualized assessment, provide that assessment to the applicant, and issue a provisional notice identifying the criminal history at issue.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • In the meantime, Silver anticipates that a flurry of one-and-done provisional arrangements will be hammered out before the new campaign tips off in October.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of provisional
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  • The temporary waivers marked a central US concession for Iran to reopen the crucial waterway, reaping almost immediate financial benefit for Tehran.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The venue will feature a 10,000-seat permanent stadium, two temporary show courts, and eight other field courts.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
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