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   provision

   /prəˈvɪʒn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of providing or supplying something for use: "new contracts for the provision of services" Similar supplyingsupplyprovidingpurveyingdeliveryfurnishingequippinggivingdonationallocationdistributionpresentation
   • ▪ financial or other arrangements for future eventualities or requirements: "farmers have been slow to make provision for their retirement" Similar preparationsplansplanningprearrangementarrangementsprecautionsprecautionary steps/measurescontingency
   • ▪ an amount set aside out of profits in the accounts of an organization for a known liability, especially a bad debt or the diminution in value of an asset.
   • 2. an amount or thing supplied or provided: "changing levels of transport provision" Similar facilitiesservicesamenitiesresource(s)equipmentarrangementssolutionsmeansofferingfundsbenefitsassistanceallowance(s)concession(s)opportunities
   • ▪ supplies of food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey. Similar suppliesfood and drinkfoodstoresstocksgroceriesfoodstuff(s)rationsiron rationseatablesediblesfaredaily breadstaplesviversinformal:grubbreadeatschownoshscoffchuckarchaic:victualsvittlesviandscommonsmeatrare:sustenanceprovendercomestiblesalimentviaticumcommissariat
   • 3. a condition or requirement in a legal document: "the first private prosecution under the provisions of the 1989 Water Act" Similar termclauserequirementspecificationstipulationprovisoconditionriderqualificationrestrictionreservationcaveatlimitation
   • 4. an appointment to a benefice, especially directly by the Pope rather than by the patron, and originally before it became vacant. historical

   verb

   • 1. supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey: "civilian contractors were responsible for provisioning these armies"
   • 2. set aside an amount in an organization's accounts for a known liability: "financial institutions have to provision against loan losses"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘foresight’): via Old French from Latin provisio(n-), from providere ‘foresee, attend to’ (see provide). The verb dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. provisioner noun
   • 2. provisionless adjective
   • 3. provisionment noun

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   1. a. The act of providing or supplying something: the provision of health care; the provision of rations. b. The act of making preparations for a possible or future event or situation: The provision for retirement requires planning. 2. a. Something provided: A fire escape is an important provision in a building.

3. byjus.com › commerce › difference-between-reserveWhat is the Difference Between Reserve and Provision? - BYJU'S

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   Provision refers to an amount that is kept aside from a company’s profit in order to cover probable expenses arising in future or a possible reduction in the value of an asset. Provisions are important for a business as they address certain expenses in business and payments made for them.

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   Definition of «provision» The term "provision" has several meanings, depending on its context. 1) In a general sense, provision refers to the action or process of providing something, such as food, shelter, clothing, or other necessities for survival and well-being.

5. www.definitions.net › definition › provisionWhat does provision mean? - Definitions.net

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   provision, supply, supplying noun. the activity of supplying or providing something. planning, preparation, provision noun. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening. "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties". provision verb.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › provisionsProvisions - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   /prəˈvɪʒɪnz/ IPA guide. If you are going camping, you want to be sure to pack some provisions, meaning food and drink or any other necessary supplies. Water, energy bars, and granola are all good choices. Provisions is from the Latin word provisionem, meaning preparation.

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   Sep 29, 2023 · The meaning of PROVISION is the act or process of providing. How to use provision in a sentence.

8. www.thesaurus.com › browse › provision21 Synonyms & Antonyms for PROVISION | Thesaurus.com

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   Find 21 different ways to say PROVISION, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.