provision

CEFRC1

/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A supply of something needed, especially food or equipment.

  2. 02

    noun

    A condition or arrangement in an agreement or law.

Examples

  • Fortunately, the law had anticipated and made a provision for that case.

  • There was a provision in his will for his mistress.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Money set aside for a future event.

  2. The act of providing, or making previous preparation.

  3. An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.

More examples

In context

  • An arrest shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

  • We increased our provision for bad debts on credit sales going into the recession.

  • to provision an army

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Origin

noun

From Middle English provisioun, from Old French provisïon, from Latin prōvīsiō (“preparation, foresight”), from prōvidēre (“provide”).