noun

provision

Translation

provision, supply, stipulation, preparation

The provision of clean water is a priority.

We have enough provisions for the trip.

The contract has a provision for early termination.

the provision of ((sth.)) the act of supplying (sth.) The provision of aid was slow.

a provision for ((sth.)) a condition for (sth.) The law has a provision for this case.

to make provision for ((sth.)) to prepare for (sth.) They made provision for their future.

Synonyms: supply, arrangement, condition, stipulation

From Latin 'providere' (to see ahead, provide), from 'pro-' (ahead) + 'videre' (to see).

Think 'pro-vision' – having the vision to see ahead and prepare what is needed.