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
  • Since interim head coach Ryan Richter took over during the World Cup break, Philadelphia earned 43 of a possible 57 points while outscoring opponents 48-22 during that span.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Amari Thomas ran for two touchdowns, his second an 11-yarder to put Florida State ahead late in the fourth quarter, and the Seminoles beat Boston College 31-24 on Saturday to make interim coach Rick Stockstill a winner in his first game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of interim
Adjective
  • Local officials are receiving and examining absentee and provisional ballots, called affidavit ballots, before deadlines next week.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Preparing the paint for commercial use The team has filed a provisional patent application and is developing a transparent protective layer that could help the paint withstand wind and rain.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of provisional
Adjective
  • Printing a hinge or an HDRM takes approximately 15 minutes, followed by another 30 minutes to program its temporary shape.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The job that brought me here was temporary, at first, a lecturer position meant to last a year, two at most.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
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