1. A statement made without certainty or finality; an expression of an idea, opinion, or fact that is subject to change or confirmation
The witness gave only a tentative statement about what she saw that night.
A testemunha deu apenas uma declaração provisória sobre o que viu naquela noite.
2. A preliminary or experimental assertion made pending further evidence or clarification
The scientist made a tentative statement regarding the initial findings before completing the full analysis.
O cientista fez uma declaração provisória sobre os achados iniciais antes de completar a análise completa.