Provision

/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of supplying or providing something.

The provision of clean water is essential for a healthy community.

A condition or requirement in a legal document.

The contract includes a provision for regular audits.

Supplies of food, equipment, or other essentials.

They packed provisions for the three-day hike.

verb

To supply with provisions; to furnish with something needed.

The organization was established to provision emergency relief supplies.

Middle English: from Old French 'provision', from Latin 'providentia', from 'providere' meaning 'to foresee'.

food provision

Stocking necessary food supplies.

legal provision

A specific clause in a law or contract.

provision for the future

Planning for future needs or requirements.

provide

To make available or supply.

provider

A person or organization that supplies something.

provisional

Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.

In the context of food, refers to supplies for camping.

We packed a lot of provisions for the weekend trip.

Used informally to refer to any necessary preparations.

Make sure you've got the provisions before the storm hits.