Provision vs There is one other stipulation

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Provision

Top 3,000 (common)C1noun

There is one other stipulation

FormalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: There is one other stipulationMost common: Provision
 ProvisionThere is one other stipulation
Pronunciation🇬🇧 /["/prəˈvɪʒn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prəˈvɪʒn/"]/🇬🇧 //ðɛər ɪz wʌn ˈʌðə ˌstɪpjʊˈleɪʃən//🇺🇸 //ðɛr ɪz wʌn ˈʌðər ˌstɪpjuˈleɪʃən//
MeaningA supply or arrangement for future needs.There is one more condition to consider.
ExampleThe provision of clean water is essential for the health of the community.In our agreement, there is one other stipulation we need to follow.
RegisterNeutralFormal
How commonTop 3,000 (common)Beyond 10,000 (less common)
CEFR levelC1-
Part of speechnoun
Collocationsfederal, private, state, provision of, full, adequate, detailed, make, contain, include, apply, allow something, require something, provision against, provision for, buy, stock up on, stock up with, full, adequate, detailed, make, contain, include, apply, allow something, require something, provision against, provision forone other stipulation, specific stipulation, legal stipulation, additional stipulation, contract stipulation
Antonymsdeprivation, deficit-
Common mistakesConfused with 'provisions' as just food supplies., Used 'provision' when 'provide' is needed., Misunderstood as a verb instead of a noun.Using 'stipulation' incorrectly as a synonym for 'requirement'., Confusing 'there is' with 'there are' when the subject is plural., Omitting 'one' for grammatical clarity.
Usage notesUse 'provision' when discussing supplies, especially in a formal context like law or business. It's less common in casual conversations.Use in formal contexts, especially in legal or contractual discussions. Not appropriate for casual conversations.

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Frequently asked questions: Provision vs There is one other stipulation

What's the difference between Provision and There is one other stipulation?

Provision: A supply or arrangement for future needs. There is one other stipulation: There is one more condition to consider.

Which is more formal: Provision and There is one other stipulation?

There is one other stipulation is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Provision and There is one other stipulation?

Provision is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Provision: The provision of clean water is essential for the health of the community. There is one other stipulation: In our agreement, there is one other stipulation we need to follow.

Can I use Provision and There is one other stipulation interchangeably?

Not always. Provision and There is one other stipulation are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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