provision
[noun]
Synonyms:
- supplying, catering, equipping, furnishing, providing
- condition, clause, demand, proviso, requirement, rider, stipulation, term

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. pro‧vi‧sion¹ S3 W1 /prəˈvɪʒən/ noun
[Word Family: noun: provider, provision, provisions; verb: provide, provision; adverb: provisionally; adjective: provisional]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: Late Latin provisio, from Latin providere; ⇒ provide]

1. [countable usually singular, uncountable] when you provide something that someone needs now or in the future
provision of
the provision of childcare facilities
provision for
provision for people with disabilities
He made provisions for his wife and his children in his will.

2. provisions [plural] food, drink, and other supplies, especially for a journey:
We had enough provisions for two weeks.

3. [countable] a condition in an agreement or law:
The agreement includes a provision for each side to check the other side’s weapons.
under the provisions of something
Under the provisions of the Act, employers must supply safety equipment.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. provision² verb [transitive] formal
[Word Family: noun: provider, provision, provisions; verb: provide, provision; adverb: provisionally; adjective: provisional]
to provide someone or something with a lot of food and supplies, especially for a journey

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

provision
noun
I. supply
ADJ. private, state | educational, housing, nursery, pension, service, welfare, etc.
PREP. ~ of Several firms are responsible for the provision of cleaning services.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

provision
II. for a future situation; in a legal document
ADJ. full | adequate It is important to make adequate provision for your retirement.
detailed | express, particular, special, specific | relevant | constitutional, legal, legislative, statutory
VERB + PROVISION make | contain provisions contained in the contract
PROVISION + VERB apply The same provisions apply to foreign-owned companies.
PREP. ~ against They had made all kinds of provisions against bad weather.
~ for The Act contains detailed provisions for appeal against the court's decision.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

provision
III. provisions: food and drink
VERB + PROVISION buy, stock up on/with We went into town to stock up on provisions.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲