What does provisory mean?
Definitions for provisory
prəˈvaɪ zə ripro·vi·so·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
provisoryadjective
subject to a proviso
"a provisory clause"
Wiktionary
provisoryadjective
containing (a) proviso(es)
provisoryadjective
dependent on a condition (proviso)
provisoryadjective
pending something more permanent
ChatGPT
provisory
Provisory generally refers to something that is conditional, temporary or subject to further confirmation. It often applies to agreements, rules, or decisions that are not yet finalized and may require certain conditions to be met.
Webster Dictionary
Provisoryadjective
of the nature of a proviso; containing a proviso or condition; conditional; as, a provisory clause
Provisoryadjective
making temporary provision; provisional
Etymology: [Cf. F. provisoire.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of provisory in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of provisory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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