American English
/pʰɹəˈvɪ.ʒn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
The act of supplying something that people need.
Practice out loudThe act of supplying something that people need.
The provision of healthcare is a public responsibility.
The project improved the provision of clean water.
provision of healthcare · provision of services · adequate provision · public provision
the provision of + noun
Food, equipment, or other things kept for use when they are needed, especially on a journey or in an emergency.
We carried enough provisions for three days.
The shelter needs emergency provisions.
When it means food or supplies, provision is usually plural: provisions.
emergency provisions · essential provisions · winter provisions · sufficient provisions
carry + provisions for + noun
An arrangement made in advance to deal with a need or possible problem.
The budget makes provision for unexpected repairs.
The plan makes provision for older workers.
adequate provision · financial provision · provision for emergencies · long-term provision
make provision for + noun
provision is made for + noun
A statement in a law or agreement that sets a particular condition or rule.
The contract contains a provision about late payments.
The new provision applies to all employees.
legal provision · contractual provision · special provision · key provision
a provision in + document
under a provision of + document
to plan or arrange for something that may be needed
The plan makes provision for extra staff.