CEFR B2

provisioner

noun

Meaning

An amount of money that a company or organization sets aside to cover expected future costs or losses, or to meet a known liability.

Examples

The bank set aside a significant provision for bad debts.
An increase in the provision for pensions was announced.

Synonyms: allowance, reserve, appropriation, earmarking

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provisioner (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈvɪʒn/

Definition

An amount of money that a company or organization sets aside to cover expected future costs or losses, or to meet a known liability.

Examples

The bank set aside a significant provision for bad debts.
An increase in the provision for pensions was announced.
The company's financial statements included a provision for restructuring costs.

How to Use provisioner

provision for (prepositional phrase): A supply or amount of something needed for a particular situation or purpose. — "The budget includes a provision for unexpected repairs."
make provision for (phrasal verb): To prepare for something by making supplies or money available. — "They made provision for their retirement years."

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