Definitions for PROVISIONS
pro·vi·sions

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. commissariat, provisions, provender, viands, victualsnoun

   a stock or supply of foods

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1. provisions

   Provisions are amounts set aside in a company's accounts to cover potential future liabilities, losses or expenses. It is an amount that is expected to be paid out by a company in the future but the specifics of when or how much are uncertain. They are also considered as a part of a company's liabilities in financial statements. In a broader context, provisions can refer to supplying necessary materials or resources in advance to meet future needs.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. provisions

   All sorts of food necessary for the subsistence of the army and navy. Those shipped on board for the officers and crew of any vessel, including merchant-ships, are held in a policy of insurance, as part of her outfit.

2. provisions

   Going to the enemy's ports, subject only to pre-emption, a right of purchase upon reasonable terms, but previously liable to confiscation (Robinson). Commeatus, in admiralty law, is a general term, signifying drink as well as eatables.

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1. provisionsnoun

   Plural noun of the word provision.

   The family picked up some provisions on route to the caravan for the weekend.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 25, 2016  

Matched Categories

1. • Food

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'PROVISIONS' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2430

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'PROVISIONS' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4762

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How to pronounce PROVISIONS?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say PROVISIONS in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PROVISIONS in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PROVISIONS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of PROVISIONS in a Sentence

1. Nancy Pelosi:

   The fact that they now have assistance for state and local government was a big concern for us and that is -- my understanding -- is now in the bill. Unemployment insurance was almost right from the start agreed that we would have it, but the scope of it was enlarged and we are very pleased with where it is, many of the provisions in there have been greatly improved because of negotiation.

2. Charles Grassley:

   We're in the middle of the filing season for 2018 tax returns, and taxpayers affected by these expired provisions need a resolution so they can file.

3. Oscar Tijs:

   If the utilities need to increase provisions, chances for a capital hike increase, as long as you don't know that you don't have to raise equity, these stocks can go anywhere.

4. Matthew McAlvanah:

   It will also include tough new customs provisions and rules of origin to help us combat illegal transshipment, including of seafood, and identify food safety risks before they get to our shores.

5. Indiana Right to Life:

   The bill fails substantively in many areas, including its failure to provide any meaningful enforcement provisions. This bill goes through the motions on paper, but lacks any teeth to actually reduce abortions in Indiana by holding those who perform abortions or would intentionally skirt the law accountable with criminal consequences.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PROVISIONS
2. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
3. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=PROVISIONS
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=PROVISIONS