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Acting vs Provisional - What's the difference?

acting | provisional | Synonyms |

Acting is a synonym of provisional.


As nouns the difference between acting and provisional

is that acting is an intended action or deed while provisional is a member of the.

As an adjective acting

is temporarily]] assuming the [[duty|duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.

As a verb acting

is .

acting

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Temporarily]] assuming the [[duty, duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
    • The Acting Minister must sign Executive Council documents in a Minister's absence.
    Acting President of the United States is a temporary office in the government of the United States.

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An intended action or deed.
  • Pretending.
  • (drama) The occupation of an actor.
  • (legal) The deeds or actions of parties are called actings to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deeds and actions.

    • provisional

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • temporary

    • Noun

  • (philately) a postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.