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provisional

/pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/

Meanings
noun
A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.

Examples :

"The philatelist bought a provisional stamp to complete his collection of local postal history. "
stationery history

Related Words

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becoming verb

/bɪˈkʊmɪŋɡ/ /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The family is becoming more organized now that they have a new calendar. "

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collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

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temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

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acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

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permanent noun

/ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

"My sister got a permanent for her wedding, which was supposed to last for several months. "

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complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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intention noun

/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."

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released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

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equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "