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provision

UK
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
US
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Translations

provisionnoun
provisions
pl
UK
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
US
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
The provision of clean water is essential for the health of the community.
L'approvisionnement en eau potable est essentiel pour la santé de la communauté.
clauseDans le langage juridique.
The contract includes a provision for early termination under certain circumstances.
Le contrat comprend une clause de résiliation anticipée dans certaines circonstances.
The provision of clean water is essential for the health of the community.
La fourniture d'eau potable est essentielle pour la santé de la communauté.
provisionsAu pluriel, pour les vivres ou les réserves de voyage.
They packed provisions for the long journey ahead.
Ils ont emporté des provisions pour le long voyage à venir.
provisionTerme de comptabilité et de finance.
The company recorded a large provision for bad debts in the fourth quarter.
L'entreprise a comptabilisé une importante provision pour créances douteuses au quatrième trimestre.
Synonyms
preparation
stipulation
arrangement
supply
resources
funds
provisioning
condition
provisionverb
provisioned
Past Simple
provisioned
Past Participle
provisioning
Gerund
UK
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
US
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
The organization provisioned the remote village with food and medical supplies.
L'organisation a approvisionné le village isolé en nourriture et en fournitures médicales.
Additional translations
prévoirDans le sens de prendre des dispositions pour l'avenir.
Synonyms
supply
allocate
prepare
equip
furnish
provisionadjective
UK
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
US
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "provision store"). Non-gradable.
d'approvisionnementPeu fréquent ; surtout dans des contextes liés aux vivres ou à l'approvisionnement.
They bought extra flour and rice at the provision store.
Ils ont acheté de la farine et du riz supplémentaires au magasin d'approvisionnement.

Definitions

provisionnoun
The action of providing or supplying something for use.
The provision of clean water is essential for the health of the community.
An amount or thing supplied or provided.
The provisions for the camping trip included food, water, and a first aid kit.
A condition or requirement in a legal document.
The contract includes a provision for early termination under certain circumstances.
Supplies of food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.
They packed provisions for the long journey ahead.
An amount of money set aside to cover a future liability or expense, especially in accounting.
The company recorded a large provision for bad debts in the fourth quarter.
provisionverb
To supply with necessary items or resources.
The organization provisioned the remote village with food and medical supplies.
To prepare or make arrangements for future use or needs.
The company provisioned for potential risks by setting aside emergency funds.
provisionadjective
Relating to or intended for provisions (supplies of food or other necessities).
They bought extra flour and rice at the provision store.
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