provisioner

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 provisioner word

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

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Origin of provisioner

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 Provisioner

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Provisioner

provisioner 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 about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

provisioner usage trend in Literature

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