noun🔗ShareA postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released."The philatelist bought a provisional stamp to complete his collection of local postal history. "stationeryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn interim denture."After the accident, the dentist fitted her with a provisional. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTemporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent."The school gave him a provisional acceptance, pending his final exam scores. "politicsgovernmentbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading