provisioning

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The act of supplying people with food and other things they need.

   Like packing a backpack with food and gear before a long hike.

   The provisioning of the camp took the crew several days.

   Good provisioning kept the explorers fed through the long winter.

2. 2
   noununcountable

   Setting up software on a computer system, often done automatically.

   Like setting up a new phone so all the apps you need are ready to use.

   The provisioning of the new servers happened overnight without any staff present.

   Automatic provisioning saved the team hours of manual setup work.

   Similardeployment, installation

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3. 3
   verb

   Present participle of provision. Use this form for supplying food or other things that are needed.

   The volunteers are provisioning the shelter before winter arrives.

   Provisioning the camp took the whole team two days.

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   Giving food to wild animals, often on a regular basis.

   Like leaving out a bowl of food for stray cats every day.

   The provisioning of the deer herd continued through the coldest months.

   Daily provisioning kept the birds coming back to the reserve.

   Similarfeeding

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