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Definition of tentatively adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tentatively

adverb
 
/ˈtentətɪvli/
 
/ˈtentətɪvli/
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  1. in a way that is not definite or certain because you may want to change it later
    • They have tentatively agreed to our proposal.
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc1
  2. in a way that is not done with confidence synonym hesitantly
    • She smiled tentatively.
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