provisioning

as inequipment
as inkeep
as inoutfit
as inprovide
as inreplenish
as inrig
as inserve
as instock
as insupply
as incater
as infeed
as infurnish

Synonyms for provisioning

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Word Origin & History

late 14c., "a providing beforehand, action of arranging in advance" (originally in reference to ecclesiastical appointments made before the position was vacant), from Old French provision "precaution, care" (early 14c.), from Latin provisionem (nominative provisio) "a foreseeing, foresight, preparation, prevention," noun of action from past participle stem of providere "look ahead" (see provide). Meaning "something provided" is attested from late 15c.; specific sense of "supply of food" is from c.1600.

Example Sentences forprovisioning

It should be observed that the work does not merely treat of the provisioning of a great city.

The difficulties in the way of provisioning the army were great.

The provisioning of the great house was the work of the Lardner, Fr.

Now came the important work of provisioning their ark of safety.

We were, however, detained for several days refitting and provisioning the ship.

It is needless to recount all the details of the building and provisioning of this raft.

The sailors are pumping, and the stewards are provisioning the boats.

Already the work of provisioning and fitting the vessel was in progress.

In the matter of provisioning, equipment, and way of travelling, I made some alteration.

What efforts have been made to open up other roads for provisioning the army?

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