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pro·vi·sion
 provision
- pronunciation:
- pr
vI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of giving something needed; providing.
The teacher was responsible for the provision of books, pencils, and paper to her students.- synonyms:
- catering, equipment, outfitting, supply
- similar words:
- offer, service
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| definition 2: |
the act of preparing and planning ahead for future needs.
We made provision against a blizzard.- synonyms:
- arrangements, precaution, preparation
- similar words:
- condition, plan
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| definition 3: |
(plural) a supply of food.
The campers loaded up their backpacks with provisions.- synonyms:
- rations
- similar words:
- food, larder, supplies
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| related words: |
article, concession, equipment, hoard, kit, nourishment |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
provisioned, provisioning, provisions |
| definition: |
to supply with food and other supplies.
He was in charge of provisioning the family for the picnic.- similar words:
- cater, stock
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| related words: |
feed, furnish, provide, supply |
| derivations: |
provisionless (adj.), provisioner (n.) |
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