tentative basis
[TEN-tuh-tiv BAY-sis]
noun phrasepl: tentative bases
base provisória, em caráter provisório
1. A preliminary or temporary foundation for something, subject to change or confirmation
The committee agreed to proceed on a tentative basis until more information becomes available.
O comitê concordou em prosseguir em base provisória até que mais informações estivessem disponíveis.
2. An arrangement or agreement that is not final or definitive
We have accepted the proposal on a tentative basis, pending final approval.
Aceitamos a proposta em caráter provisório, aguardando aprovação final.
3. A conditional or experimental arrangement that may be modified or cancelled
The partnership was established on a tentative basis to test market viability.
A parceria foi estabelecida em base experimental para testar a viabilidade do mercado.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business, legal, and academic contexts to indicate that an agreement or arrangement is preliminary and subject to modification. In Brazil, it's frequently used in contract negotiations and project proposals. The phrase signals a non-committal stance while moving forward pragmatically.
NYC Slang
on a trial basis, on spec
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