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
  • Mattingly, now the Phillies' interim manager, has led the team from a 9-19 record to playoff contention, expressing interest in the full-time role.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Oil threatens to spoil the market rally … again The Iran war returned to Wall Street's doorstep last week, illustrating the fragility of the interim peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of interim
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  • Average air fares have declined slightly in the past month, but are still up more than 10% compared to this time last year, according to provisional reporting from tracking firms.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • Life expectancy hit another record high in 2025, according to new provisional federal data.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of provisional
Adjective
  • Lineage has wrapped portions of the building with a temporary material meant to contain debris, reduce odors and dampen noise during the remediation process.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The Sheriff’s Office announced that its attorneys prevailed in court Thursday afternoon, and the temporary restraining was now dissolved.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
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