provision
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/prəˈvɪʒn/
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/prəˈvɪʒn/
noun
C1
the act of giving someone what they need or want; something that is given
The provision of clean water is essential for health.
C1
plans or preparations made for something that might happen later
Good financial provision helps you handle unexpected costs.
C1
food and drinks, especially for a trip
We packed enough provision for our camping trip.
R
a rule or condition in a legal paper
The contract includes a provision about payment terms.
verb
R
to supply someone or something with enough of something, like food
The ship was provisioned with food for the long voyage.
translation
the act of giving someone what they need or want; something that is given; plans or preparations made for something that might happen later; food and drinks, especially for a trip; a rule or condition in a legal paper
to supply someone or something with enough of something, like food
Word Forms
Plural
provisions
Progressive
provisioning
Past
provisioned
3rd Present
provisions
Perfect
provisioned