provisional
gb/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl/ us/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7100
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
temporary; not yet final
Used for now and not final, so it may change later.
Vzorec užití:
a provisional [plan/decision/date/result]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "provisional" with "professional" because they look similar. "Provisional" means temporary or not final, while "professional" relates to a job or high standard of work. Learners may also use "provisionary"; this form is rare in modern English and "provisional" is preferred.
Synonyma
temporary (More general and common; does not always stress that something will be officially confirmed later.)
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tentative (Suggests uncertainty or that the person is not sure yet; often used for plans or ideas that may easily change.)
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interim (Often used for arrangements between two clearly defined stages, especially in business or official contexts.)
Antonyma
permanent (Describes something meant to last and not be changed or replaced.)
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final (Emphasizes that no further changes will be made.)
Kolokace
provisional plan
|provisional date
|provisional schedule
|provisional booking
|provisional figures
|provisional results
Témata
daily life
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- These are only provisional figures until all the data has been checked.
- We agreed on a provisional date for the meeting while we confirm the venue.
- The committee gave its provisional approval to the new policy.
- Our travel plans are still provisional and may change if flights are delayed.
- The contract is provisional pending the results of the safety inspection.
Učební příklady
- This is a provisional plan, so we can change it.
- They set a provisional date for the party.
- The company shared provisional results with the staff.
- I made a provisional booking at the hotel.
- Her place on the team is provisional until the final test.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
temporary governing or ruling
Used about a government or group that leads a country for a short time until a normal government is ready.
Vzorec užití:
a provisional [government/authority/administration]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "provisional government" means a government that provides supplies or money because they confuse "provisional" with "provisions". In politics, "provisional" only means temporary or acting, not related to food or equipment.
Synonyma
interim (Very close in meaning; commonly used for temporary governments or leaders between two official ones.)
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transitional (Focuses on the process of moving from one system to another, not only on the temporary nature.)
Antonyma
permanent (Describes a government or authority that is fully established and not meant to be short-term.)
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established (Emphasizes that the government or authority is settled, recognized, and not temporary.)
Kolokace
provisional government
|provisional authority
|provisional administration
|provisional council
Témata
politics
|history
|law
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- A provisional government was formed after the fall of the regime.
- The country is currently under a provisional administration backed by the United Nations.
- The rebels set up a provisional council to run the captured city.
- Talks are under way to replace the provisional authority with an elected parliament.
- The constitution gives limited powers to the provisional government during the transition period.
Učební příklady
- After the war, a provisional government took control.
- The provisional administration will lead the country for six months.
- They voted to create a provisional council until new elections.
- The city is run by a provisional authority right now.
- People hope the provisional government will organize free elections.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
conditional or limited official status
Used about an official paper or right that is only for a short time or has limits until you get full approval.
Vzorec užití:
a provisional [license/patent/ballot/registration]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think a "provisional license" is less serious or not real. It is a legal document but it is temporary or has limits until you get the full license.
Synonyma
temporary (General word for short-term; does not always imply that certain conditions must be met for full status.)
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probationary (Focuses more on a trial period where someone's performance is tested, especially for jobs or membership.)
Antonyma
full (Describes a license, right, or status with no temporary limits or special conditions.)
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definitive (Stresses that something is final, complete, and no longer provisional or trial.)
Kolokace
provisional license
|provisional licence
|provisional patent
|provisional ballot
|provisional registration
Témata
law
|education
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She is driving on a provisional license until she passes her full test.
- The company filed a provisional patent to protect its new design.
- Due to questions about his identity, he was given a provisional ballot.
- Students are admitted on a provisional basis until their exam results are confirmed.
- Your access is provisional and will expire in thirty days unless your account is verified.
Učební příklady
- I only have a provisional license, so I must drive with an adult.
- They gave him a provisional ballot at the voting station.
- The start-up registered a provisional patent for the device.
- Her place at the college is provisional until she gets her final grades.
- New users get provisional access for one month.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
provisional
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl/
US/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pro - vi - sion - al (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: provisional
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
on a provisional basis
1/ˈɔn ə pɹəvˈɪʒənəl bˈeɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
for now; not permanent
In a way that is only for a short time and may change later.
Příklady
- She has been hired on a provisional basis until the end of the project.
- The clinic will operate in this building on a provisional basis while the new site is prepared.
- We can approve your request on a provisional basis pending further checks.
provisional booking
1/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl bˈʊkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
temporary reservation not confirmed
A reservation for a room, table, or event that is held for you for a short time but is not fully confirmed yet.
Příklady
- We can make a provisional booking for you while you check your flights.
- Your provisional booking will be canceled if we do not receive payment by Friday.
- I have a provisional booking at the restaurant for eight o'clock.
provisional date
1/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
date set for now, may change
A date chosen for a meeting or event that is not final and might be changed later.
Příklady
- We've set a provisional date for the wedding in early June.
- The provisional date for the conference is the 15th, but it has not been confirmed.
- Please put the provisional date in your calendar and we will confirm next week.
provisional government
1/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
temporary government in power
A government that controls a country for a short time until a normal, permanent government is ready.
Příklady
- Following the revolution, a provisional government took charge of the country.
- The provisional government has promised free elections within a year.
- International observers are working with the provisional government to stabilize the region.
provisional license
1/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl lˈaɪsəns/
fixed phrase
temporary restricted license
A license that lets you do something, like drive, but only with some rules, until you get a full license.
Příklady
- You can start driving lessons as soon as you receive your provisional license.
- On a provisional license, she must always be accompanied by an experienced driver.
- He applied for a provisional license so he could practice before the road test.
provisional patent
1/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl pˈætənt/
fixed phrase
technical
temporary initial patent filing
A first, simple patent application that protects your idea for a short time before you file a full patent.
Příklady
- The startup filed a provisional patent to protect its new medical device.
- A provisional patent gives you twelve months to submit a complete application.
- Inventors often use a provisional patent to test the market before investing more money.
provisional results
1/pɹəvˈɪʒənəl ɹɪzˈʌlts/
fixed phrase
early, not-final results
Results that are shared before everything is fully counted or checked and that might change later.
Příklady
- Provisional results show the current president leading the vote.
- According to provisional results, sales grew by 8 percent last quarter.
- The university has posted provisional results online while appeals are processed.