adverb
- in a temporary or conditional manner; for the time being, subject to change or confirmation
Usage: formal; often used in legal, administrative, or academic contexts
Examples
- The committee provisorily approved the budget pending final review.
- She was provisorily assigned to the new department until a permanent position opened.
- The government provisorily granted the license, subject to compliance with safety standards.
- The diagnosis was provisorily made; further tests are needed for confirmation.
- The contract was provisorily accepted by both parties, pending legal review.