tentatively
US /ˈten.t̬ə.t̬ɪv.li/
UK /ˈten.t̬ə.t̬ɪv.li/
1.
subject to further confirmation; not definitely
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We have tentatively scheduled the meeting for next Tuesday.
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The new policy was tentatively approved, pending final review.
2.
in a hesitant or uncertain way
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He tentatively reached out his hand to touch the strange object.
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She smiled tentatively, unsure of his reaction.