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 provision provision /prəˈvɪʒən/

noun

  1. () A stipulated condition  ( proviso , provision )
    a stipulated condition
     He accepted subject to one provision
    he accepted subject to one provision
  2. () The activity of supplying or providing something  ( supplying , supply , provision )
    the activity of supplying or providing something
      The government made provision for free healthcare for the elderly.
    The government made provision for free healthcare for the elderly.
  3. () The cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening  ( provision , preparation , planning )
    the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
     His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
    his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
  4. A store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms)  ( provision )
    a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms)

verb

  1. () Supply with provisions  ( purvey , provision )
    supply with provisions