provision
Meaning: The action of supplying; a condition in an agreement; supplies
Provision refers to the action of providing or supplying something, or a condition in an agreement. 'Provisions' (plural) often means supplies of food. 'Make provision for' means to make arrangements to deal with something. 'Provisional' means arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed.
Examples
- The contract includes a provision for annual salary reviews. 合同包括年度薪资审查的条款。El contrato incluye una disposición para revisiones salariales anuales.契約には年次給与見直しの規定が含まれています。계약에는 연간 급여 검토에 관한 규정이 포함되어 있습니다.
- We made provisions for any unexpected expenses. 我们为任何意外开支做了准备。Hicimos provisiones para cualquier gasto inesperado.予期せぬ出費に備えて準備しました。예상치 못한 지출에 대비하여 준비해 두었습니다.
- The government is responsible for the provision of healthcare. 政府负责提供医疗保健。El gobierno es responsable de la provisión de atención médica.政府は医療の提供に責任があります。정부는 의료 서비스 제공에 대한 책임이 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'provisio' meaning 'a foreseeing' or 'a providing', from 'providēre' (to foresee, provide), from 'pro-' (ahead) and 'vidēre' (to see). Related to 'provide', 'provident', and 'video'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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