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Provision — may refer to:* Provision (Accounting), a term for liability in accounting * Provision (musical group), a Texas synthpop band * Provision (military), food and other supplies needed in field * [http://www.provision.tv Provision] (commercial), free… … Wikipedia
provision — [prə vizh′ən, prōvizh′ən] n. [ME provysion < MFr provision < L provisio, a foreseeing < provisus, pp. of providere: see PROVIDE] 1. a providing, preparing, or supplying of something 2. a) something provided, prepared, or supplied for the … English World dictionary
Provision — Pro*vi sion, n. [L. provisio: cf. F. provision. See {Provide}.] 1. The act of providing, or making previous preparation. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is provided or prepared; that which is brought together or arranged in advance; measures… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
food — [fo͞od] n. [ME fode < OE foda < IE pāt , to feed, eat < base * pā , to pasture cattle > L pastor, pabulum, pascere, to feed, panis, bread] 1. any substance taken into and assimilated by a plant or animal to keep it alive and enable it … English World dictionary
Food distribution — Food distribution, a method of distributing (or transporting) food from one place to another, is a very important factor in public nutrition. Where it breaks down, famine, malnutrition or illness can occur. During some periods of Ancient Rome,… … Wikipedia
Provision — Pro*vi sion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Provisioned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Provisioning}.] To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison. [1913 Webster] They were provisioned for a journey. Palfrey. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
provision — (n.) late 14c., providing beforehand (originally in ref. to ecclesiastical appointments made before the position was vacant), from O.Fr. provision (early 14c.), from L. provisionem (nom. provisio) foresight, preparation, from providere look ahead … Etymology dictionary
provision — ► NOUN 1) the action of providing or supplying. 2) something supplied or provided. 3) (provision for/against) arrangements for future eventualities or requirements. 4) (provisions) supplies of food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.… … English terms dictionary
provision merchant — noun A general dealer in articles of food • • • Main Entry: ↑provision … Useful english dictionary
food — [n] edible material aliment, bite*, board, bread, cheer, chow*, comestible, cookery, cooking, cuisine, diet, drink, eatable, eats*, entrée, fare, fast food, feed, fodder*, foodstuff, goodies*, grit*, groceries*, grub*, handout*, home cooking,… … New thesaurus
provision — 1 *condition, stipulation, terms, proviso, reservation, strings Analogous words: clause, article, *paragraph: prerequisite, requisite, *requirement 2 in plural form provisions *food, feed, victuals, viands, comestibles, provender, fodder, forage … New Dictionary of Synonyms
