provisional pruh-VIZH-uh-nuhl adjective WS #34

arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later; temporary and subject to future confirmation or revision; provided or serving for the time being

1. The provisional government took control after the revolution while new elections were organized.
2. She received a provisional driver's license that would become permanent after completing the road test.
3. The provisional peace treaty established a ceasefire while diplomats worked on a permanent agreement.
4. The provisional budget was approved to keep the organization running until the final version was completed.
5. The provisional results showed her in the lead, but final vote counts wouldn't be available until tomorrow.