provision

pro·vi·sion

prəˈviZHən/

noun

1.

the action of providing or supplying something for use.

"new contracts for the provision of services"

synonyms:supplying, supply, providing, giving,presentation, donation; More

2.

an amount or thing supplied or provided.

"low levels of social provision"

synonyms:facilities, services, amenities,resource(s), arrangements; More

verb

1.

supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.

"civilian contractors were responsible for provisioning these armies"

2.

set aside an amount in an organization's accounts for a known liability.

"financial institutions have to provision againstloan losses"