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provisions

UK
/prəˈvɪʒ.ənz/
US
/prəˈvɪʒ.ənz/

Translations

provisionsnoun
provisions
pl
Plural-only noun meaning supplies of food or other necessities; treated as lexicalised plural independent of the singular provision.
vivresSurtout pour la nourriture et les réserves nécessaires à un voyage ou à une expédition.
The climbers packed enough provisions to last for two weeks.
Les grimpeurs ont emporté assez de vivres pour tenir deux semaines.
Additional translations
provisionsS'emploie aussi au sens général de réserves ou de fournitures.
provisionnoun

provisions

pl

provisions
pl
UK
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
US
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Synonyms
supply
funds
resources
arrangement
stipulation
condition
provisioning
preparation
provisionverb

provisions

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
furnish
equip
prepare
allocate

Definitions

provisionsnoun
supplies of food, drink, or other necessary items, especially for a journey, expedition, or military operation
The climbers packed enough provisions to last for two weeks.
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.
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