'Provision' definitions:

Definition of 'provision'

(from WordNet)
noun
A stipulated condition; "he accepted subject to one provision" [syn: provision, proviso]
noun
The activity of supplying or providing something [syn: provision, supply, supplying]
noun
The cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties" [syn: planning, preparation, provision]
noun
A store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms)
verb
Supply with provisions [syn: provision, purvey]

Definition of 'Provision'

From: GCIDE
  • Provision \Pro*vi"sion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Provisioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Provisioning.] To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison. [1913 Webster]
  • They were provisioned for a journey. --Palfrey. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Provision'

From: GCIDE
  • Provision \Pro*vi"sion\, n. [L. provisio: cf. F. provision. See Provide.]
  • 1. The act of providing, or making previous preparation. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which is provided or prepared; that which is brought together or arranged in advance; measures taken beforehand; preparation. [1913 Webster]
  • Making provision for the relief of strangers. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Especially, a stock of food; any kind of eatables collected or stored; -- often in the plural. [1913 Webster]
  • And of provisions laid in large, For man and beast. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. That which is stipulated in advance; a condition; a previous agreement; a proviso; as, the provisions of a contract; the statute has many provisions. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (R. C. Ch.) A canonical term for regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. (Eng. Hist.) A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'provision'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Provision'