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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : pruh-vizh-uhn
Phonetic Transcription : prəˈvɪʒ ən



Definition of provisioning

Origin :
  • late 14c., "a providing beforehand, action of arranging in advance" (originally in reference to ecclesiastical appointments made before the position was vacant), from Old French provision "precaution, care" (early 14c.), from Latin provisionem (nominative provisio) "a foreseeing, foresight, preparation, prevention," noun of action from past participle stem of providere "look ahead" (see provide). Meaning "something provided" is attested from late 15c.; specific sense of "supply of food" is from c.1600.
  • As in equipment : noun supplies, gear for activity
  • As in keep : verb tend; provide for
  • As in outfit : verb clothe, equip
  • As in provide : verb supply, support
  • As in replenish : verb fill, stock
  • As in rig : verb outfit, supply
  • As in serve : verb aid, help; supply
  • As in stock : verb supply with merchandise
  • As in supply : verb furnish, provide, give a resource
  • As in cater : verb provide, help
  • As in feed : verb give nourishment; augment
  • As in furnish : verb decorate, supply
Example sentences :
  • It should be observed that the work does not merely treat of the provisioning of a great city.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • The difficulties in the way of provisioning the army were great.
  • Extract from : « At Aboukir and Acre » by George Alfred Henty
  • The provisioning of the great house was the work of the Lardner, Fr.
  • Extract from : « The Romance of Names » by Ernest Weekley
  • Now came the important work of provisioning their ark of safety.
  • Extract from : « Adrift in a Boat » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • We were, however, detained for several days refitting and provisioning the ship.
  • Extract from : « Peter Trawl » by W. H. G. Kingston
  • It is needless to recount all the details of the building and provisioning of this raft.
  • Extract from : « Jarwin and Cuffy » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • The sailors are pumping, and the stewards are provisioning the boats.
  • Extract from : « The Search for the Silver City » by James Otis
  • Already the work of provisioning and fitting the vessel was in progress.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts in the North Sea » by G. Harvey Ralphson
  • In the matter of provisioning, equipment, and way of travelling, I made some alteration.
  • Extract from : « Spinifex and Sand » by David W Carnegie
  • What efforts have been made to open up other roads for provisioning the army?
  • Extract from : « On the Trail of Grant and Lee » by Frederick Trevor Hill

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