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provisional

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
pɹəˈvɪʒənəl

Definitions

  1. Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent
  2. A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
  3. a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
  4. A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released
  5. An interim denture.
  6. An interim denture

Equivalents

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Examples

“If this was not possible, then alternatives including provisionalizing with a complete⟳ denture or a tooth-supported fixed provisional and a staged treatment protocol should have⟳ been considered.”

CEFR level

C2
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See also

provisional government Provisional IRA provisional job provisional license provisionality provisionalization

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