Tentative

usgb/ˈtentətɪv/
adjective

Not certain or agreed, likely to change.

We made tentative plans to meet up next Friday.
Visual representation of "tentative" - Not certain or agreed, likely to change

Often appears as...

  • tentative agreement
  • tentative decision
Definition 1 of 2
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Expect Changes

Use 'tentative' to indicate plans may alter; they're a starting point.

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Our trip itinerary is tentative and subject to weather conditions.
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Pre-Agreement

'Tentative' describes something before final confirmation, like a draft.

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The tentative deal will be reviewed by both parties tomorrow.
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Questionable Outcome

Emphasizes that the result is uncertain and open to discussion or change.

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Her tentative conclusions were challenged by the new evidence.
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certainconjecturaldoubtfulexperimentalhesitanceprelimsprovisionalspeculatesure
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