PROVISORY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

provisory

adjective

prə-ˈvī-zə-rē

Definition of provisory

as in temporary

intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time a provisory permit to block off the street while movie scenes were being shot

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as in interim

serving in a position for the time being a provisory legal adviser who will be replaced by a court-appointed public defender

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Adjective

The researchers attach a thin, transparent polyester film to the remaining structure before removing the temporary support.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
This July, the EU enacted one of their demands, abolishing the customs duty exemption below €150 and introducing a temporary €3 duty per item.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of temporary

Adjective

Harris has continued to do a lot for the Trojans, who notched their first victory under interim coach Jimmy McCormack with a 50-7 win.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
April De Leon, Broad interim school program manager, is overseeing the program.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of interim

Adjective

After years of legal proceedings in the United Kingdom and Romania, the Tates were arrested in Miami by US Marshals on July 18 on provisional arrest warrants requested by Britain.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Voters who have moved to another county may be required to vote in their previous county or cast a provisional ballot.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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