Provisional describes something that is tentative or temporary, pending confirmation or verification. The example refers to the provisional acceptance of a credit card holder.
Provisional describe algo que es tentativo o temporal, a la espera de una confirmación o verificación. El ejemplo menciona la aceptación provisional de un titular de tarjeta de crédito.
| Word | provisional |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | tentative. |
| Sentence | Kim's acceptance as an American Express cardholder was provisional: before issuing her a card, American Express wanted to check her employment record and credit history. |
Tags: psat
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