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Provision: Definition, Usage & Common Examples (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：supplies for future use (provision)
provision
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
n.
Supplies of necessary things like food, drink, or equipment that are prepared for future use.
supplies for future use
➕
/səˈplaɪz fɔːr ˈfjuːtʃər juːs/
n.
Items such as food, water, or equipment that are obtained and stored in advance for later needs.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'provisio' (foresight), from 'providere' (to foresee), combining 'pro-' (forward) and 'videre' (to see).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'pro-VISION' – having the vision to prepare supplies or stipulate rules in advance.
📖 Example
Before our camping trip, we made sure we had enough provision of canned food and bottled water.
Prior to setting out on our camping trip, we ensured we had an adequate stock of canned food and bottled water.
🔗 Collocations
make provision for – to prepare or arrange something for a future event or need
emergency provision – supplies kept ready for use in a crisis
adequate provision – a sufficient amount of supplies or arrangements
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
provisional (adj.) – arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Latin legal and administrative language, 'provision' historically referred to the act of foreseeing and arranging for future needs. In modern contexts, it is a cornerstone term in contract law and project planning, signifying a specific clause or the preparatory allocation of resources.
Meaning 2：clause in a contract (provision)
provision
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
n.
A specific condition or requirement stated in a legal document, contract, or agreement.
clause in a contract
➕
/klɔːz ɪn ə ˈkɒntrækt/
n.
A specific condition, requirement, or arrangement that is included in a formal document such as a law, contract, or agreement.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The rental agreement includes a provision that pets are not allowed in the apartment.
The lease contains a specific clause which prohibits tenants from keeping pets in the apartment.
🔗 Collocations
legal provision – a condition or requirement established by law
contractual provision – a term or condition specified within a contract
safety provision – a rule or measure designed to ensure safety
🔄 Synonyms
clause (n.) – a particular section or stipulation in a legal document
stipulation (n.) – a condition or requirement that is specified as part of an agreement
condition (n.) – a requirement that must be met for something else to happen
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
provisional agreement (n.) – a temporary agreement subject to final approval or the inclusion of specific terms
Meaning 3：act of providing (provision)
provision
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
n.
The action of giving or supplying something that is needed or useful to someone.
act of providing
➕
/ækt əv prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
n.
The action or process of supplying or making something available to someone who needs it.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The charity is responsible for the provision of educational materials to children in remote villages.
The charitable organization oversees the supply and distribution of learning resources to children living in isolated rural communities.
🔗 Collocations
provision of services – the act of making services available to people
public provision – the supply of goods or services by the government
educational provision – the making available of facilities or resources for learning
🔄 Synonyms
supply (n.) – the act of providing something that is needed
distribution (n.) – the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients
allocation (n.) – the action or process of distributing resources or duties
🚫 Antonyms
withholding (n.) – the action of refusing to give something that is due or desired
deprivation (n.) – the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities
🌱 Derivatives
provisional support (n.) – temporary assistance or aid provided
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