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provisional definition
pro·vi·sional (prə viz̸h′ə nəl, prō-)
adjective
having the nature of a temporary provision; arranged or established for the time being, pending permanent arrangement or establishment
also provisionary pro·vi′·sion·ar′y (-ner′ē)
noun
☆ a postage stamp issued, as by a postmaster, for temporary use pending an official issue
Related Forms:
- provisionally pro·vi′·sion·ally adverb
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