Provision (noun)
An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
Provision (noun)
The act of providing, or making previous preparation.
Provision (noun)
Money set aside for a future event.
Provision (noun)
A liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions.
“We increased our provision for bad debts on credit sales going into the recession.”
Provision (noun)
A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
“An arrest shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act.”
Provision (noun)
Regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.
Provision (noun)
A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.
Provision (verb)
To supply with provisions.
“to provision an army”
Provision (verb)
To supply (a user) with an account, resources, etc. so that they can use a system.
Providence (noun)
Preparation for the future; good governance, foresight. from 14th c.
Providence (noun)
The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature etc.). from 14th c.
Providence (noun)
A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention. from 16th c.
Providence (noun)
Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality. from 17th c.
“His providence in saving for his old age is exemplary.”