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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.
availability / order
'die Verfügung' and 'die Bereitstellung' meet in the expression 'etwas zur Verfügung stellen' (to make something available). Both have to do with making something usable. However, 'Bereitstellung' emphasizes the process: someone organizes, prepares, or provides something so that others can use it. 'Zur Verfügung' describes more the result: something is there and can be used. Learners may confuse the words because 'bereitstellen' often means to make something 'zur Verfügung' (available). If you mean the process, 'Bereitstellung' fits better; if you want to say that something is available, 'zur Verfügung' fits.
Bei dem Termin geht es um die Bereitstellung neuer Computer für das Team.
The appointment is about the provision of new computers for the team.
Der Verein stellt den Besuchern vor dem Wochenende kostenlos Wasser zur Verfügung.
The club provides visitors with free water before the weekend.