Meaning Of The Word Provision

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provision
uncountable noun: The provision of something is the act of giving it or making it available to people who need or want it.

provision in Accounting
A provision is an estimated amount set aside for a liability such as bad debt or income tax where the exact amount of a particular liability is uncertain.

provision in American English
a providing, preparing, or supplying of something
to supply with provisions, esp. with a stock of food
noun: a clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso
transitive verb: to supply with provisions

provision in British English
noun: the act of supplying or providing food, etc
verb: to supply with provisions

provision in Insurance 1
noun: If you make provision for yourself or your family, you ensure that you or they will have sufficient income in the future, especially during retirement.

provision in Insurance 2
noun: A provision is a condition in an insurance contract or agreement.

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