supplying
səˈplaɪɪŋ
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Definition of supplying - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

provision processact of providing what is needed
  • The supplying of food and water was crucial during the disaster.
delivery distribution provision

Adjective

provisiongiving or providing something needed
  • The supplying company delivered the goods on time.
furnishing providing
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Origin of supplying

Latin, supplere (to fill up)

Terms with supplying included in their meaning

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event planning
supplying prepared meals for gatherings or offsite locations as a paid service
supplying action
act of supplying a machine or vehicle with fuel
family
person supplying means for family support
business
entity supplying a service or commodity
business
stop producing or supplying a product
supplying tools
provide with necessary materials or tools
sports
assistant responsible for supplying drinking water
corporate support
person or organization supplying help for firms

Examples of supplying in a sentence

  • Efficient supplying of resources is essential for success.
  • The supplying team ensured all resources were available.
  • Supplying partners played a crucial role in the project.

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  1. French:approvisionnement, fournissant, ...
  2. German:Versorgung, liefernd, ...
  3. Italian:approvvigionamento, addetta alla fornitura, ...
  4. Spanish:provisión, suministrador, ...
  5. Portuguese:fornecimento, de fornecimento, ...
  6. Chinese:供应, 供应的, ...
  7. Japanese:供給プロセス, 供給する, ...
  8. Arabic:تزويد, مُوَرِّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַסְפָּקָה, מְסַפֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:поставка, поставляющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:постачання, постачальний, ...
  12. Hindi:आपूर्ति, आपूर्ति करने वाला, ...
supply
səˈplaɪ
suppliedsupplies

Definition of supply - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
availabilityamount of something available for use
  • The supply of water was sufficient for the village.
provision reserve stock
2.
businessTECH.quantity of goods available for saleTECH.
  • The supply of fresh produce is high this season.
inventory stock
3.
needed resourcesRareresources needed for a specific purposeRare
  • They packed enough supplies for the camping trip.
provisions stock supplies

Verb

1.
give needed thingtr.give something needed or wanted to someonetr.
  • They supply food to the shelter.
deliver furnish provide
2.
workintr.Rareact as a temporary substituteintr.Rare
  • She will supply for the manager during his absence.
cover fill in substitute
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Expressions with supply

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source of breathable air
Divers carry their own air supply when exploring underwater.
store selling materials for construction and renovation
They visited the building supply store for new tools.
not available in large amounts
Fresh vegetables are in short supply during winter.
closet for storing various supplies
The janitor unlocked the supply closet for cleaning materials.
system that brings electric power to homes, buildings and factories
The town upgraded its electricity supply to handle the new factory.
amount of blood available to an organ or area
The surgery aimed to increase the blood supply to his heart.

Origin of supply

Latin, supplere (to fill up)

Examples of supply in a sentence

  • They checked the supply of canned goods in the pantry.
  • The supply of masks increased during the pandemic.
  • A limited supply can drive prices up.
  • The hospital received a supply of medical equipment.
  • The supply of water was limited during the drought.
  • We supply water to remote villages.

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  1. French:réserve, fournir, ...
  2. German:Versorgung, liefern, ...
  3. Italian:approvvigionamento, fornire, ...
  4. Spanish:provisión, suministrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:fornecimento, fornecer, ...
  6. Chinese:供给, 提供, ...
  7. Japanese:供給, 供給する, ...
  8. Arabic:مَخْزُون, زَوَّدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַסְפָּקָה, לְסַפֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:поставка, поставлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запас, постачати, ...
  12. Hindi:आपूर्ति, मुहैया कराना, ...
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