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provision

 

[ prəˈvɪʒ(ə)n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A clause in a legal document that provides for a particular matter; a stipulation or condition.

Synonyms

clause, condition, stipulation

Examples of usage

  • The contract includes a provision for early termination.
  • The will contains a provision for the distribution of assets.
Context #2 | Noun

supply

The action of providing or supplying something for use; the act of making preparations for future needs.

Synonyms

allocation, preparation, supply

Examples of usage

  • The provision of food and water is essential for survival.
  • Emergency shelters were set up in anticipation of the storm.
Context #3 | Verb

supply

To supply or provide something, typically for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

equip, furnish, supply

Examples of usage

  • The company provisioned the expedition with necessary equipment.
  • The government provisioned aid for the disaster-stricken area.

Translations

Translations of the word "provision" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provisão

🇮🇳 प्रावधान

🇩🇪 Bereitstellung

🇮🇩 penyediaan

🇺🇦 положення

🇵🇱 zaopatrzenie

🇯🇵 提供 (ていきょう)

🇫🇷 provision

🇪🇸 provisión

🇹🇷 tedarik

🇰🇷 제공 (提供)

🇸🇦 توفير

🇨🇿 poskytování

🇸🇰 poskytovanie

🇨🇳 供应 (gōngyìng)

🇸🇮 zagotovitev

🇮🇸 ákvæði

🇰🇿 қамтамасыз ету

🇬🇪 მოხმარება

🇦🇿 təminat

🇲🇽 provisión

Word origin

The word 'provision' comes from the Latin word 'provisio', meaning 'a looking forward, foresight, preparation'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the sense of 'preparation in advance'. Over time, it evolved to also mean a stipulation in a legal document or the act of supplying something. The concept of provision has been essential throughout history, as people have always needed to plan ahead and make arrangements for various needs and contingencies.

See also: provide, provided, providentially, provider, providers, providing.