provisional list

[prəˈvɪʒənəl lɪst]
nounpl: provisional lists
lista provisória
1. A temporary or preliminary list of items, names, or data that is subject to change, revision, or confirmation
The provisional list of candidates will be finalized after the review process.
A lista provisória de candidatos será finalizada após o processo de revisão.
2. In administrative or official contexts, a list that has not yet received final approval or validation
The tournament organizers released a provisional list of participants pending final registration.
Os organizadores do torneio divulgaram uma lista provisória de participantes pendente de registro final.
This term is commonly used in both Brazilian and Portuguese official documentation, educational institutions, and sports organizations. In the USA, it's frequently used in academic admissions, employment processes, and competitive sports to indicate that selections are not yet finalized and may be subject to changes based on further evaluation or confirmation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preliminary listtentative listdraft listinterim listtemporary list
Antonyms / Antônimos
final listdefinitive listpermanent listconfirmed list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista provisória
Standard term used in administrative and official contexts
São Paulo
lista provisória
Commonly used in business and corporate environments
Portugal
lista provisória
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'lista temporária'
General English
provisional list
Widely used in academic, administrative, and sports contexts

Related Words

provisionaltemporarypreliminarydraftrosterinventory

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the provisional list
make the provisional list
subject to the provisional list
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