provisions Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a stock or supply of foods
   provender; victuals; commissariat; viands.
   
2. noun a stipulated condition
   proviso; provision.
   
   • he accepted subject to one provision
3. noun the activity of supplying or providing something
   provision; supplying; supply.
   
4. noun the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
   preparation; planning; provision.
   
   • his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
5. noun a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms)
   provision.
   
6. verb supply with provisions
   provision; purvey.
   

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