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It means so far, or temporary. It is often used in conjunction with lab tests. For instance the first time a lab test is read it may be given a value, but if it is provisional, then it is only temporary and they want to look at it again in a little while. This also comes into play when tests take a while to complete. They can have provisional results, but they are not set in stone until the test is complete.

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