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provisional
01
temporarily set or accepted until a final decision is made
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most provisional
Comparative
more provisional
gradable
Examples
The manager set a provisional date for the meeting, but said it could change.
1.1
(of a driving license) granted before obtaining a full, permanent license, often with restrictions
Examples
She was granted a provisional driving license while she practiced for the test.
Provisional
01
a temporary postage stamp issued for use until a regular or permanent issue is available
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
provisionals
Examples
The post office issued a provisional during the stamp shortage.
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