Provision (en. Provision)

/proβiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of goods or resources kept available for future use.
The provision of food is essential for survival.
La provision de alimentos es esencial para la supervivencia.
Action of preparing something for the future.
They made provisions of supplies before the storm.
Hicieron la provision de suministros antes de la tormenta.
Condition or clause in a contract or agreement.
The contract has a provision about early termination.
En el contrato hay una provision sobre la terminación anticipada.

Etymology

From Latin 'provisio', meaning 'action of anticipating'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a provision
To provide what is necessary to someone.
dar una provision
to make provision
To supply or store what is needed.
hacer provision
provision of funds
Supply of available money for a specific purpose.
provision de fondos

Related Words

to supply
To supply the necessary resources.
aprovisionar
to supply
To provide something to someone.
suministrar
to endow
To supply what is necessary or suitable.
dotar

Slang Meanings

Excess provision
They have a good supply of drinks for the party.
Tienen una buena provision de bebidas para la fiesta.
Last-minute provision
I had to make a provision of food before arriving.
Tuve que hacer una provision de comida antes de llegar.