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Provision
01
an agreed-upon condition or requirement outlined in an agreement, law, or document
Examples
The contract includes a provision for early termination with a penalty.
One key provision of the new policy is the mandatory reporting of incidents.
02
the act of making something available, especially necessities or services
Examples
The provision of clean water is essential for public health.
Government agencies coordinated the provision of emergency aid after the earthquake.
03
the process of planning or preparing for future possibilities
Examples
She made careful provision for her children's education in her will.
The hikers took extra gear in provision for sudden weather changes.
04
a stockpile or reserve of essential items, often for use in emergencies or travel
Examples
The ship carried provisions for a three-month voyage.
They loaded the cabin with provisions before the snowstorm hit.
to provision
01
to equip someone or something with necessary items, resources, or services
Examples
The relief team provisioned the camp with food and medical supplies.
They provisioned the cabin with firewood and canned goods for winter.
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