pro·vi·sion (pr -v zh n)n. 1. The act of supplying or fitting out. 2. Something provided. 3. A preparatory action or measure. 4. provisions A stock of necessary supplies, especially food. 5. A stipulation or qualification, especially a clause in a document or agreement. tr.v. pro·vi·sioned, pro·vi·sion·ing, pro·vi·sions To supply with provisions. [Middle English, from Old French, forethought, from Latin pr  v si, prvsin-, from prvsus, past participle of prvid re, to foresee, provide for; see provide.]pro·vi sion·er n. |
Provisions a supply of necessaries or materials; a stock or store.
Examples: provision of bread, 1535; of nuts and acorns, 1796; of stewards, 1486; of words, 1690.
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| Noun | 1. |  provisions - a stock or supply of foods food cache - food in a secure or hidden storage place larder - a supply of food especially for a household |
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