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The process by which something is provided or prepared for a specific purpose. It describes the act of making resources, information, or services available.
Die Bereitstellung der notwendigen Software für alle Mitarbeiter dauerte eine Woche.
The provision of the necessary software for all employees took one week.
The noun 'die Bereitstellung' (provision) comes from the verb 'bereitstellen' (to provide/make available). This verb is made up of 'bereit' (ready) and 'stellen' (to put/place) and literally means to make something ready or available.
Die Firma ist für die Bereitstellung der Ausrüstung verantwortlich.
The company is responsible for the provision of the equipment.
To say what is being provided, German usually uses the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. The genitive version is very common in written language.
Die Bereitstellung der Unterlagen hat sich verzögert.
The provision of the documents has been delayed.
'Bereitstellung' (provision) is a typical word of formal written language, bureaucratic German, and business language. In everyday speech, people would often use simpler verbs like 'geben' (to give) or 'vorbereiten' (to prepare).
Der Vertrag regelt die Bereitstellung der Dienstleistung.
The contract regulates the provision of the service.
Common combinations are the provision of data, information, resources, financial funds, or infrastructure.
Die schnelle Bereitstellung von Hilfsgütern war entscheidend.
The rapid provision of relief supplies was crucial.
supply / care
When discussing water or electricity, both Versorgung and Bereitstellung can be correct. Bereitstellung emphasizes the process of making something available, while Versorgung describes more the continuous meeting of needs or the resulting state. For setting something up, Bereitstellung is appropriate; for ongoing use, Versorgung is appropriate.
Die Bereitstellung von sauberem Wasser für das Dorf begann am Montag.
The provision of clean water for the village began on Monday.
Die Versorgung des Dorfes mit sauberem Wasser funktioniert inzwischen zuverlässig.
The village's supply of clean water has now become reliable.
