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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
  • On August 3, Garg stepped down as CEO, effective immediately, and the board appointed Lewis to serve as CEO on an interim basis.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Most notably, the president will meet face-to-face with Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez in a pull-aside meeting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of interim
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  • Meanwhile, Microsoft posted a provisional code of conduct that would place restrictions on its future AI models.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The visit sought to assess Brazil’s compliance with provisional measures recommended by the court in 2022 to protect Indigenous communities’ rights.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of provisional
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  • There are a handful of college football players from the class of 2022 currently playing due to temporary restraining orders granted by judges, but hundreds of basketball players are fighting for their eligibility.
    — CJ Moore, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Eight years until the Salt Lake Olympics could provide Amtrak a runway to reestablishing temporary service, but even that timeline could be tight, Clegg said.
    — Rose Evans September 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Provisionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisionary. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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