1. Preliminary calculations or assessments made with incomplete data, subject to revision as more information becomes available
The government released provisional estimates showing a 2% GDP growth for the quarter.
O governo divulgou estimativas provisórias mostrando um crescimento do PIB de 2% para o trimestre.
2. Temporary or preliminary figures used in financial, statistical, or technical reports before final data is confirmed
The provisional estimates will be revised once all survey responses are collected.
As estimativas provisórias serão revisadas após a coleta de todas as respostas da pesquisa.