provisions
provisions is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, provisions is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofprovisions
- An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
- The act of providing, or making previous preparation.
- Money set aside for a future event.
- A liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions.
Example: "We increased our provision for bad debts on credit sales going into the recession."
- A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
Synonyms: condition, stipulation
Example: "An arrest shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act."
- Regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.
- A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.
- To supply with provisions.
Example: "to provision an army"
- To supply (a user) with an account, resources, etc. so that they can use a system.
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