provision

[prəˈvɪʒən]

provision Definition

  • 1the act of providing something
  • 2a stock or supply of something, especially food or other necessities
  • 3a condition or requirement in a legal document

Using provision: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "provision" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The provision of clean water is essential for human survival.

  • Example

    The company made provisions for the employees' retirement benefits.

  • Example

    The contract includes a provision for early termination.

  • Example

    The ship carried enough provisions to last for several months.

provision Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for provision

Antonyms for provision

Idioms Using provision

  • to make arrangements or preparations for something

    Example

    We need to make provision for the possibility of bad weather during the trip.

  • take the rough with the smooth (as part of the provision)

    to accept the difficult or unpleasant aspects of a situation along with the good ones

    Example

    Running a business requires taking the rough with the smooth as part of the provision.

  • in order to provide something

    Example

    The government has increased funding for education in provision of better facilities for students.

Phrases with provision

  • a temporary government appointed until a permanent one is established

    Example

    The country was ruled by a provisional government for several months after the revolution.

  • a driver's license issued for a limited period of time, usually to new drivers

    Example

    He got his provisional license last week and can now start practicing driving.

  • the act of making arrangements or preparations for something

    Example

    The company made a provision for the expansion of its business in the next fiscal year.

Origins of provision

from Latin 'provisio', meaning 'foresight'

📌

Summary: provision in Brief

The term 'provision' [prəˈvɪʒən] refers to the act of providing something, a stock or supply of something, or a condition or requirement in a legal document. It can be used in contexts such as the provision of clean water, the company made provisions for the employees' retirement benefits, and the contract includes a provision for early termination. 'Provision' extends into phrases like 'make provision for something,' and idioms like 'take the rough with the smooth,' denoting acceptance of the difficult or unpleasant aspects of a situation along with the good ones.

How do native speakers use this expression?