provision
pronunciation
How to pronounce provision in British English:
UK [prəˈvɪʒn]
How to pronounce provision in American English:
US [prəˈvɪʒn]
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- Noun:
- a stipulated condition
- the activity of supplying or providing something
- the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
- a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms)
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- Verb:
- supply with provisions
Word Origin
- provision (n.)
- late 14c., "a providing beforehand, action of arranging in advance" (originally in reference to ecclesiastical appointments made before the position was vacant), from Old French provision "precaution, care" (early 14c.), from Latin provisionem (nominative provisio) "a foreseeing, foresight, preparation, prevention," noun of action from past participle stem of providere "look ahead" (see provide). Meaning "something provided" is attested from late 15c.; specific sense of "supply of food" is from c. 1600.
- provision (v.)
- "to supply with provisions," 1787, from provision (n.). Related: Provisioned; provisioning.
Synonym
reservoir heap treasure collection pile amassment store hoard fund stock supply stockpile accumulation
furnishment fitting furnishing catering rigging supply purveyance giving accoutrement up supplying purveying providing out outfitting equipment equipping