WordValeprovisioning
setting up and configuring computing resources
In more detail
1. (noun) the action of supplying or providing something needed
2. (noun) in computing, the process of setting up and configuring equipment or software for use
Examples
- 1. The provisioning of food and water to the disaster zone took several days.
- 2. Cloud provisioning allows companies to quickly set up new servers without physical installation.
How to use provisioning
Provisioning is a gerund form commonly used as a noun in both general and technical contexts. In everyday language, it describes the act of supplying or providing necessary resources. In computing and IT contexts, it has become a specialized term referring to the automated or manual setup of infrastructure, software, or user accounts, and is particularly common in cloud computing environments.
Common phrases
- provisioning process
- provisioning system
- provisioning services
- cloud provisioning
- infrastructure provisioning
- dynamic provisioning
Synonyms
supply · provision · equipping · outfitting · allocation
Word family
provision (noun, verb) · provision (adjective) · provisioner (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse provisioning with provisioning for (meaning preparing resources specifically for a future need), though the distinction is subtle and context-dependent. Another issue is using provision as a verb when provisioning as a gerund would be more natural in technical contexts.
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