Definition of provision

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pro·vi·sion    (pr-vzhn) KEY 

NOUN:

1. The act of supplying or fitting out.
2. Something provided.
3. A preparatory action or measure.
4. provisions A stock of necessary supplies, especially food.
5. A stipulation or qualification, especially a clause in a document or agreement.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
pro·vi·sioned, pro·vi·sion·ing, pro·vi·sions

To supply with provisions.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, forethought, from Latin prvsi, prvsin-, from prvsus, past participle of prvidre, to foresee, provide for ; see provide

OTHER FORMS:
pro·vision·er(Noun)