pencilled in
Temporarily noted down
Pencilled in describes something tentatively scheduled or provisionally added, with the understanding it may change.
The image is of writing in pencil rather than ink—erasable, not permanent: I've pencilled you in for Thursday, but let me confirm.
Often used when committing to plans that remain flexible.
- plannedDecided on beforehand
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
- subject to changeLiable to modification
- calculateDetermine through math
- nominalIn designation only
soft commitment · reversible · modifiable · raincheck · save the date · appointment · adjustable · pending · uncertain · placeholder · eraser · reservation · conditional · speculative · outline · annotation · negotiable · calendar
pencilled inset in stone
Permanently fixed, unalterable
confirmed · finalized · locked in · carved in stone · fixed
pencilled inon the books
Legally enacted or recorded
registered · documented · ratified · rubber-stamped · legally bound