Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with provisional in American Collocation
provisional
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Please note that this timetable is only provisional, and subject to change.
information
Provisional figures showed that the number of nurses and midwives had increased by over 10,000 in the last year alone.
decision
The ombudsman made provisional decisions on both cases in July and received a significant number of comments in response.
results
The main trends were published as provisional results in December but the latest bulletin includes final figures.
suggestion
Of all the Commission’s provisional recommendations, this one has perhaps been the most controversial.
plan or system
However provisional arrangements are already being made for next year’s conference.
Please be aware that these plans are provisional and may change.
statement
A provisional diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease was made.
title
The provisional title for this publication is ‘Lessons from the South’.
list
A provisional list of topics for discussion is given below.
agreement or approval
Ankara and Damascus signed a provisional agreement in 1987.
arrangement to buy something
We can hold a provisional booking for two weeks.
date
A provisional date of 12 March has been set for the partners’ meeting.
offer
She had received a provisional offer of employment.
request for permission
It is appreciated that many students will not have finalized plans by that date, but a provisional application should be submitted.