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provision

noun verb

The activity of supplying or providing something

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The activity of supplying or providing something

noun

  1. 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”

noun

  1. A stipulated condition

    “He accepted subject to one provision”

noun

  1. A store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms)

verb

  1. Supply with provisions

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Example Sentences

His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
He accepted subject to one provision

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