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tentatively /ˈtɛntətɪvli /adverb1Subject to further confirmation; not definitely: the project is tentatively scheduled for next year unions tentatively agreed to a three-year contract...- Sessions are tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- We can tentatively draw two conclusions that bear on this larger debate.
- His first teacher is said to have been Cornelis Buys, identified tentatively with the Master of Alkmaar.
1.1In a way that lacks confidence; hesitantly: "Are you all right?" Claire asked tentatively I walked tentatively across the bridge...- The performance began tentatively but progressed to a rousing, very satisfying conclusion.
- Ironically, drawing so tightly, so tentatively, helped my painting to be free.
- Worn out by looking after this miserable and ungrateful old man, she tentatively takes to drawing as an outlet for her depression.
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