الإنجليزية

provision

gb/pɹəvˈɪʒən/ us/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
B1 الإنجليزية
~ 800
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B1 entity
1

Supply of needed goods

A supply of food or other things that are needed.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone] keeps [provisions] for [purpose]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'provision' (singular) with 'provisions' (plural) meaning supplies. The plural form is more common for this meaning.
المرادفات
supplies (A general term for needed items, often interchangeable in practical contexts.)
الأضداد
shortage (Refers to an insufficient amount of something needed, opposite of having provisions.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
food provisions |medical provisions |emergency provisions |adequate provisions
الموضوعات
daily life |travel |survival |daily_life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The hikers carried enough provisions for a week.
  • We need to stock up on provisions before the storm hits.
  • The ship was loaded with provisions for the long journey.
  • They donated provisions to the disaster relief effort.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • We have provisions for the trip.
  • The boat has food provisions.
  • He bought provisions for the picnic.
  • They keep extra provisions at home.
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2

Condition in legal document

A part of a law or contract that says what must be done.

نمط الاستخدام: a provision in [a contract/law/agreement]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'providing something'. In this sense, it refers to written rules or conditions, not the act of giving.
المرادفات
clause (A section of a legal document; often interchangeable but 'provision' emphasizes the requirement itself.)
الأضداد
omission (The absence of a clause or condition in a document.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
provision of a contract |legal provision |special provision |provision in the agreement
الموضوعات
law |business
أمثلة
  • The contract includes a provision allowing early termination.
  • There is a provision in the law for tax relief.
  • The new policy contains a provision on data protection.
  • They added a special provision to protect small businesses.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The law has a special provision.
  • There is a new provision in the contract.
  • The agreement has a safety provision.
  • We must follow the provision in the rules.
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3

Act of providing something needed

The act of giving something that is needed.

نمط الاستخدام: provision of [something] to [someone]
المرادفات
supply (General term for giving what is needed; 'provision' is often more formal.)
الأضداد
withholding (Deliberately not giving something needed.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
provision of services |provision of food |provision of information
الموضوعات
business |daily life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The charity focuses on the provision of clean water.
  • Provision of medical care is essential after disasters.
  • The government is responsible for the provision of public services.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The school is responsible for the provision of books.
  • Provision of food is important in an emergency.
  • The job includes the provision of training.
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4

To supply with necessary items

To give someone the things they need for a trip, job, etc.

نمط الاستخدام: to provision [someone/something] with [items]
المرادفات
equip ('Equip' can refer to providing tools or gear; 'provision' often includes food and supplies.)
الأضداد
deprive (To take away necessary items, opposite of provisioning.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
provision troops |provision an expedition |provisioned with supplies
الموضوعات
travel |military |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • They provisioned the team with tents and food.
  • The ship was provisioned before setting sail.
  • Explorers must be well provisioned for the journey.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • They provisioned the hikers with food.
  • The boat was provisioned for the trip.
  • We will provision the team before they leave.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
provision
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
US/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
المقاطع والنبر
pro - vi - sion (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: provision
  • Plural: provision, provisions
Verb
  • Base: provision
  • 3rd Person Singular: provisions
  • Present Participle: provisioning
  • Past: provisioned
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
provisions noun provisioning verb provisioned verb
Core family
provide verb A2 provider noun B1
Related words
provisional adjective B2 provisionally adverb
Advanced or less common
proviso noun
التعبيرات

make provision for

1
/mˈeɪk pɹəvˈɪʒən fɚ/
fixed phrase

Plan and prepare for future needs

To plan and get ready for something that may happen in the future by saving money or keeping supplies.

أمثلة
  • You should make provision for unexpected expenses.
  • They made provision for their children's education.

under the provisions of

1
/ˈʌndɚ ðə pɹəvˈɪʒənz əv/
fixed phrase formal

According to rules in law/document

As stated in a law or official paper.

أمثلة
  • Under the provisions of the contract, we can terminate at any time.
  • Under the provisions of the new law, companies must report emissions.

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