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1.nounAn item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
2.nounThe act of providing, or making previous preparation.
3.nounMoney set aside for a future event.
4.nounA 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."
5.nounA 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."
6.nounRegular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.
7.nounA nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.
8.verbTo supply with provisions."to provision an army"
9.verbTo supply (a user) with an account, resources, etc. so that they can use a system.