provision | ||
1. | [ noun ] (logic) a stipulated condition | |
Synonyms: | proviso | |
Examples: | "he accepted subject to one provision" |
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Related terms: | condition provide | |
2. | [ noun ] the activity of supplying or providing something | |
Synonyms: | supply supplying providing | |
Related terms: | activity issue feeding irrigation fueling stocking logistics purveyance health_care_delivery subvention supply bring_home_the_bacon | |
3. | [ noun ] (psychology) the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening | |
Synonyms: | planning preparation | |
Examples: | "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties" |
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Related terms: | thinking agreement calculation premeditation applecart malice_aforethought plan | |
4. | [ verb ] supply with provisions | |
Synonyms: | purvey | |
Related terms: | supply purveyor sutler | |
5. | [ noun ] (finance,business) a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms) | |
Related terms: | store | |
Similar spelling: |
provisions provisioner provisional prevision provisionary proviso profusion previous provisory profession provos provocation previously provost proposition professional Prevost previse previous_to preposition |