provision

noun
UK: /prəˈvɪʒən/
US: /prəˈvɪʒən/

  1. The act of supplying or providing something.

    1. The provision of food is vital here.
    2. The government made provision for the refugees after the war ended.

  2. A clause in a legal document or law.

    1. There's a provision in the contract about returns.
    2. The new law contains a provision ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens.

  3. Supplies of food and other necessary items.

    1. We packed provisions for the camping trip.
    2. The ship carried enough provisions to last several weeks at sea during their travel.

Synonyms

stipulation stock condition cater supply
provision verb

  1. To supply with food, drink, or other necessities.

    1. They provisioned the troops with supplies.
    2. The charity aims to provision shelter and support for homeless people during winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "provision" in English means: The act of supplying or providing something., A clause in a legal document or law., Supplies of food and other necessary items..

The phonetic transcription of "provision" is /prəˈvɪʒən/ in British English and /prəˈvɪʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "provision": stipulation, stock, condition, cater, supply.

Example usage of "provision": "The provision of food is vital here.". More examples on the page.