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pre-provision

pro·vi·sion
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pruh-vizh-uh n]
    • /prəˈvɪʒ ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pruh-vizh-uh n]
    • /prəˈvɪʒ ən/

Definitions of pre-provision word

  • noun pre-provision a clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso. 1
  • noun pre-provision the providing or supplying of something, especially of food or other necessities. 1
  • noun pre-provision arrangement or preparation beforehand, as for the doing of something, the meeting of needs, the supplying of means, etc. 1
  • noun pre-provision something provided; a measure or other means for meeting a need. 1
  • noun pre-provision a supply or stock of something provided. 1
  • noun pre-provision provisions, supplies of food. 1
See all 8 definitions of pre-provision

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Origin of pre-provision

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin prōvīsiōn- (stem of prōvīsiō) a foreseeing, equivalent to prōvīs(us) (past participle of prōvidēre to provide) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Pre-provision

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Pre-provision

pre-provision popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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