provision

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/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

noun
the act of providing something

provision in a sentence

  • “You should make provision for things going wrong.”
  • “The provision of good public transport will be essential for developing the area.”
  • “Of course there's provision in the plan for population increase.”
  • “When designing buildings in this area, you have to make provision against earthquakes.”

What does “provision” mean?

provision (noun) means the act of providing something. It is pronounced /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "provision" mean?
provision (noun) means: the act of providing something
How do you pronounce "provision"?
"provision" is pronounced /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "provision" in a sentence?
Here is "provision" used in a sentence: You should make provision for things going wrong.

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