provision (n.)

  1. a stipulated condition; he accepted subject to one provision

    [ Syn: proviso ]

  2. the activity of supplying or providing something

    [ Syn: supply , supplying ]

  3. 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

    [ Syn: planning , preparation ]

  4. a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms)

    provision (v.)

  1. supply with provisions

    [ Syn: purvey ]

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