provision

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de proveer o suministrar algo, o aquello que se provee; también puede referirse a una cláusula o condición en un documento legal.

A noun referring to the act of supplying or making something available, or the thing that is supplied.

1. Supply of somethingB2formal

   The act of supplying or providing something, especially food or other necessities.

   provisión de algo

   • The provision of clean water is essential for public health.
   • The charity made provisions for the homeless during winter.
   • The government ensures the provision of basic education to all children.

   Sinónimosallocationdistributionequippingfurnishinggivingsupplysupplying

   Antónimosdeprivationremovalwithdrawal

2. Legal clauseB2formal

   A condition or stipulation in a legal document or agreement.

   Cláusula legal

   • The contract includes a provision for early termination.
   • This provision allows the tenant to renew the lease.
   • The lawyer reviewed the provisions of the will carefully.

   Sinónimosarticleclauseconditionprovisorequirementspecificationstipulationterm

3. Preparation for future needsB2formal

   Arrangements made for future needs, especially financial or logistical.

   Previsión para necesidades futuras

   • They made provisions for their retirement by saving money.
   • The company set aside provisions for potential losses.
   • We need to make provisions for the upcoming storm.

   Sinónimosarrangementcontingencyforesightinsuranceplanningprecautionpreparationsafeguard

   Antónimosdisregardimprovidenceneglectoversight

• Verbo que designa la acción de abastecer o equipar con lo necesario, especialmente en contextos formales, logísticos o técnicos. También puede referirse a reservar o asignar recursos para un fin determinado.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying or providing something, especially in a formal or logistical context.

1. Supply with necessary itemsB2formal

   To supply or provide someone or something with necessary items, especially food, equipment, or resources.

   Proveer de suministros

   • The expedition was provisioned with enough food for three months.
   • The army provisions its troops with ammunition and medical supplies.
   • We need to provision the ship before the long voyage.

   Sinónimosequipfurnishoutfitprovidestocksupplyvictual

2. Set aside fundsC1formal

   To set aside money or resources for a specific future need or liability.

   Provisión de fondos

   • The company provisioned $2 million for potential legal costs.
   • The government provisioned funds for disaster relief.
   • Accountants provision for bad debts in the financial statements.

   Sinónimosallocateappropriatebudgetearmarkfundreserveset aside

   Antónimosconsumespendwithhold