provision
gb/pɹəvˈɪʒən/ us/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 800
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
Supply of needed goods
A supply of food or other things that are needed.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] keeps [provisions] for [purpose]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'provision' (singular) with 'provisions' (plural) meaning supplies. The plural form is more common for this meaning.
Visawe
supplies (A general term for needed items, often interchangeable in practical contexts.)
Vinyume
shortage (Refers to an insufficient amount of something needed, opposite of having provisions.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
food provisions
|medical provisions
|emergency provisions
|adequate provisions
Mada
daily life
|travel
|survival
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We have provisions for the trip.
- The boat has food provisions.
- He bought provisions for the picnic.
- They keep extra provisions at home.
Nomino
formal
B2
entity
2
Condition in legal document
A part of a law or contract that says what must be done.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a provision in [a contract/law/agreement]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'providing something'. In this sense, it refers to written rules or conditions, not the act of giving.
Visawe
clause (A section of a legal document; often interchangeable but 'provision' emphasizes the requirement itself.)
Vinyume
omission (The absence of a clause or condition in a document.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
provision of a contract
|legal provision
|special provision
|provision in the agreement
Mada
law
|business
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
B2
action
3
Act of providing something needed
The act of giving something that is needed.
Muundo wa matumizi:
provision of [something] to [someone]
Visawe
supply (General term for giving what is needed; 'provision' is often more formal.)
Vinyume
withholding (Deliberately not giving something needed.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
provision of services
|provision of food
|provision of information
Mada
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The school is responsible for the provision of books.
- Provision of food is important in an emergency.
- The job includes the provision of training.
Kitenzi
formal
C1
action
4
To supply with necessary items
To give someone the things they need for a trip, job, etc.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to provision [someone/something] with [items]
Visawe
equip ('Equip' can refer to providing tools or gear; 'provision' often includes food and supplies.)
Vinyume
deprive (To take away necessary items, opposite of provisioning.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
provision troops
|provision an expedition
|provisioned with supplies
Mada
travel
|military
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- They provisioned the team with tents and food.
- The ship was provisioned before setting sail.
- Explorers must be well provisioned for the journey.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They provisioned the hikers with food.
- The boat was provisioned for the trip.
- We will provision the team before they leave.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
provision
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
US/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
Silabi na mkazo
pro - vi - sion (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: provision
- Plural: provision, provisions
Verb
- Base: provision
- 3rd Person Singular: provisions
- Present Participle: provisioning
- Past: provisioned
Familia ya neno
Forms
provisions
noun
provisioning
verb
provisioned
verb
Related words
provisional
adjective B2
provisionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
proviso
noun
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- Under the provisions of the contract, we can terminate at any time.
- Under the provisions of the new law, companies must report emissions.