provision
This word carries a strong sense of preparation and foresight. It is most frequently encountered in formal, legal, or administrative contexts where it describes the specific terms of an agreement or the systemic delivery of a service. It suggests a structured arrangement rather than a spontaneous act of giving.
Meanings
the act of providing or supplying something for use.
The provision of clean water is a basic human right.
a condition or qualification in a legal document.
The contract contains a provision for early termination.
Examples
The provision of childcare is essential for working parents.
The lease includes a provision regarding pet ownership.
The hikers carried enough provisions to last three days.
They spent the morning provisioning the boat for the trip.
Phrasal Verbs
provision for
to make preparations or set aside resources for a future event
The company had to provision for potential losses in the next fiscal quarter.