Provisions
prəˈvɪʒənz
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of supplying or equipping with something; a stock or supply of something, especially food or other necessities.
prəˈvɪʒənz
Supplies, resources, or arrangements needed for a specific purpose.
The ship carried provisions to supply the island's inhabitants.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're going on a road trip! Provisions are all the stuff you need to make sure you have a good time: food, water, a map, and maybe some fun snacks. Like, if you're going on a camping trip, provisions are tents, sleeping bags, and food. They're the things you prepare in advance.
👶 For kids: Things you need, like food and water, when you go somewhere.
More Examples
The contract had a provision for early termination.
The hikers made sure they had enough provisions for their journey.
How It's Used
"The soldiers stocked up on food and medical provisions before the long march."
"We packed plenty of provisions for our camping trip, including water and snacks."
"The contract included several provisions regarding payment terms."
A specific clause or stipulation in a legal document or agreement.
prəˈvɪʒən
A clause in a legal document.
The contract has several provisions regarding payment schedules.
💡 Simply: Think of provisions like the rules or special sections in an agreement or a legal document. For example, a contract to buy a house might have a provision that says if the house has a leaky roof, the seller has to fix it before the deal is closed.
👶 For kids: A special rule in a paper.
More Examples
The new law includes a provision for environmental protection.
He negotiated a provision to ensure he could leave early.
How It's Used
"The contract contained a specific provision about liability."
"We reviewed the legal provisions related to mergers and acquisitions."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
make provisions for
To prepare for something that may happen in the future.
"The company made provisions for potential economic downturn."
From Middle English *provisioun*, from Old French *provision* (13th century), from Latin *prōvīsiō* ('foresight, preparation'), from *prōvīdēre* ('to foresee, provide').
Historically, the word 'provisions' was very important in military contexts, as the success of campaigns often depended on adequate supplies.
Memory tip
Think of the word as things you PROvide to a situation.