1. arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later; temporary
2. provided or serving for the time being only; conditional

Examples

• The committee made a provisional decision pending further review.
• She received provisional acceptance to the university.
• The provisional government lasted only six months.
• We set up provisional headquarters in the old building.
• The provisional budget will be revised next quarter.
• His provisional license allows him to drive with supervision.
• The treaty established a provisional ceasefire between the nations.