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Antonyms for provision

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pruh-vizh-uhn
Phonetic Transcription : prəˈvɪʒ ən


Definition of provision

Origin :
  • late 14c., "a providing beforehand, action of arranging in advance" (originally in reference to ecclesiastical appointments made before the position was vacant), from Old French provision "precaution, care" (early 14c.), from Latin provisionem (nominative provisio) "a foreseeing, foresight, preparation, prevention," noun of action from past participle stem of providere "look ahead" (see provide). Meaning "something provided" is attested from late 15c.; specific sense of "supply of food" is from c.1600.
  • noun supplies, supplying
Example sentences :
  • It has been the accumulation of years, and was intended as a provision for you and Robert.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The arrangements your father has made is one of provision against the unlikely.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • The possession of the furniture would not be in any sense a provision.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Granted; and provision is made for this in the new order of things.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • Provision had, therefore, to be made for the requisite means of transport.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • The provision made for the next year was calculated at 40,000 horse-power.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • The schoolmaster was the chief source from which I derived my provision of this sort.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • They contained no provision as to the use of terminal facilities.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • Of these consist the furniture and provision of mine hostess.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • The provision of potatoes only promised to be of any importance.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

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