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Meaning of the word provision in English

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provision

US /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
UK /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
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Noun

1.

the action of supplying something for use

Example:
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The provision of food and shelter was the first priority.
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Emergency services are responsible for the provision of medical aid.
Synonym:
supplyprovisioningfurnishingequippingdelivery
2.

an amount or thing supplied or provided

Example:
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We need to make provisions for the journey.
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The camp had ample provisions of water and food.
Synonym:
suppliesrationsstoresfoodstuffsnecessities
3.

a condition or prerequisite specified in a legal document

Example:
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The contract contains a provision for early termination.
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New legislation includes a provision for environmental protection.
Synonym:
clausestipulationconditiontermrequirement

Verb

1.

supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey

Example:
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They had to provision the ship for a long voyage.
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The hikers provisioned themselves with enough water for the desert crossing.
Synonym:
supplyfurnishequipstockcater
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