provision

/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/noun
Middle School
1

An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.

2

The act of providing, or making previous preparation.

3

Money set aside for a future event.

4

A liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions.

5

A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.

6

Regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.

7

A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing