ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

provision

gb/pɹəvˈɪʒən/ us/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
B1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 800
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ B1 entity
1

Supply of needed goods

A supply of food or other things that are needed.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] keeps [provisions] for [purpose]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'provision' (singular) with 'provisions' (plural) meaning supplies. The plural form is more common for this meaning.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
supplies (A general term for needed items, often interchangeable in practical contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
shortage (Refers to an insufficient amount of something needed, opposite of having provisions.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
food provisions |medical provisions |emergency provisions |adequate provisions
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life |travel |survival |daily_life |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • We have provisions for the trip.
  • The boat has food provisions.
  • He bought provisions for the picnic.
  • They keep extra provisions at home.
ਨਾਂਵ formal B2 entity
2

Condition in legal document

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

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: a provision in [a contract/law/agreement]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'providing something'. In this sense, it refers to written rules or conditions, not the act of giving.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
clause (A section of a legal document; often interchangeable but 'provision' emphasizes the requirement itself.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
omission (The absence of a clause or condition in a document.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
provision of a contract |legal provision |special provision |provision in the agreement
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law |business
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਨਾਂਵ B2 action
3

Act of providing something needed

The act of giving something that is needed.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: provision of [something] to [someone]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
supply (General term for giving what is needed; 'provision' is often more formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
withholding (Deliberately not giving something needed.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
provision of services |provision of food |provision of information
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business |daily life |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The school is responsible for the provision of books.
  • Provision of food is important in an emergency.
  • The job includes the provision of training.
ਕਿਰਿਆ formal C1 action
4

To supply with necessary items

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

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to provision [someone/something] with [items]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
equip ('Equip' can refer to providing tools or gear; 'provision' often includes food and supplies.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
deprive (To take away necessary items, opposite of provisioning.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
provision troops |provision an expedition |provisioned with supplies
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
travel |military |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • They provisioned the team with tents and food.
  • The ship was provisioned before setting sail.
  • Explorers must be well provisioned for the journey.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • They provisioned the hikers with food.
  • The boat was provisioned for the trip.
  • We will provision the team before they leave.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
provision
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
US/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
pro - vi - sion (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: provision
  • Plural: provision, provisions
Verb
  • Base: provision
  • 3rd Person Singular: provisions
  • Present Participle: provisioning
  • Past: provisioned
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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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