英語

provision

gb/pɹəvˈɪʒən/ us/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
B1 英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 entity
1

Supply of needed goods

A supply of food or other things that are needed.

用法パターン: [someone] keeps [provisions] for [purpose]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'provision' (singular) with 'provisions' (plural) meaning supplies. The plural form is more common for this meaning.
類義語
supplies (A general term for needed items, often interchangeable in practical contexts.)
対義語
shortage (Refers to an insufficient amount of something needed, opposite of having provisions.)
コロケーション
food provisions |medical provisions |emergency provisions |adequate provisions
テーマ
daily life |travel |survival |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • We have provisions for the trip.
  • The boat has food provisions.
  • He bought provisions for the picnic.
  • They keep extra provisions at home.
名詞 formal B2 entity
2

Condition in legal document

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

用法パターン: a provision in [a contract/law/agreement]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'providing something'. In this sense, it refers to written rules or conditions, not the act of giving.
類義語
clause (A section of a legal document; often interchangeable but 'provision' emphasizes the requirement itself.)
対義語
omission (The absence of a clause or condition in a document.)
コロケーション
provision of a contract |legal provision |special provision |provision in the agreement
テーマ
law |business
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 B2 action
3

Act of providing something needed

The act of giving something that is needed.

用法パターン: provision of [something] to [someone]
類義語
supply (General term for giving what is needed; 'provision' is often more formal.)
対義語
withholding (Deliberately not giving something needed.)
コロケーション
provision of services |provision of food |provision of information
テーマ
business |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The school is responsible for the provision of books.
  • Provision of food is important in an emergency.
  • The job includes the provision of training.
動詞 formal C1 action
4

To supply with necessary items

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

用法パターン: to provision [someone/something] with [items]
類義語
equip ('Equip' can refer to providing tools or gear; 'provision' often includes food and supplies.)
対義語
deprive (To take away necessary items, opposite of provisioning.)
コロケーション
provision troops |provision an expedition |provisioned with supplies
テーマ
travel |military |core_vocabulary
例文
  • They provisioned the team with tents and food.
  • The ship was provisioned before setting sail.
  • Explorers must be well provisioned for the journey.
学習者向け例文
  • They provisioned the hikers with food.
  • The boat was provisioned for the trip.
  • We will provision the team before they leave.
文法
辞書形
provision
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
US/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
音節・強勢
pro - vi - sion (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: provision
  • Plural: provision, provisions
Verb
  • Base: provision
  • 3rd Person Singular: provisions
  • Present Participle: provisioning
  • Past: provisioned
関連語
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
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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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