Provision

Definition

Provision commonly refers to the act of supplying something for future use or the items themselves that are being supplied. It can also mean a condition or stipulation in a legal document.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈvɪʒən/
• Respelling: pruh-VIZH-uhn (with "pruh" as in "prune," "VIZH" as in "vision," and "uhn" as in "button")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈvɪʒən/
• Respelling: pruh-VIZH-uhn (similar to American English, with "pruh" as in "prune," "VIZH" as in "vision," and "uhn" as in "button")

In both dialects, "provision" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "VIZH." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, emphasizing the "VIZH" part clearly.

Etymology

Originates from the Latin "provisio," meaning "foresight, preparation." It later evolved in Middle English to signify the action of providing or supplying.

Derivatives

• Provisional
• Provisionally
• Provisioner
• Provisioning
• Proviso

Synonyms

Noun

• Supply
• Stipulation

Verb

• Supply
• Equip

Antonyms

Noun

• Withdrawal

Verb

• Deplete

Usage

"Provision" can describe both the act of providing and the item or stipulation provided. It's often employed in contexts of supply, preparation, and legal documents.

Related Terms

• Supplier
• Stipulation
• Clause
• Condition
• Arrangement

Detailed Definition

Noun

• The act or process of providing or supplying something, especially for future use.
• Example: The emergency services made provision for medical assistance at the site.

• Items or supplies that are stored for future use, especially food.
• Example: We packed enough provisions for our week-long camping trip.

• A stipulation or condition in a legal or formal document.
• Example: The contract had a provision requiring yearly inspections of the equipment.

Verb

• To supply with necessary items for a particular purpose.
• Example: The army was provisioned with enough food and ammunition to last for a month.