provision :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. the activity of supplying or providing something

n. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties"

condition, proviso

n. a stipulated condition; "he accepted subject to one provision"

purvey

v. supply with provisions

choice, selection

n. the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"

initiation, founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, instauration

n. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction"

giving, gift

n. the act of giving

homework, prep, preparation

n. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

article, clause

n. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)

prerequisite, requirement

n. something that is required in advance; "Latin was a prerequisite for admission"

qualification, reservation

n. a statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations"

supply, ply, provide, cater

v. provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"

humor, humour

v. put into a good mood

board, provide food and lodging

v. provide food and lodging (for); "The old lady is boarding three men"

nurture, sustain, nourish

v. provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"

keep, sustain, maintain

v. supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There's little to earn and many to keep"

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