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victualing


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act or business of supplying a ship or army with provisions and other necessities.


Variants
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victual , victualed , victualing , victualled , victualling , victuals
Etymology
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From the Middle English word 'victuel', which means 'provision' or 'supply'.


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  1. During the Age of Sail, victualing was a critical aspect of naval warfare. Failure to properly provision a ship could lead to mutiny and defeat.

  2. The term 'victualer' referred to a person who supplied provisions to a ship or army. In the British Royal Navy, victualers were often paid a commission based on the amount of supplies they delivered.

  3. The term 'victuals' can also refer to food and other provisions in general, not just those supplied to ships or armies.


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  1. Provisioning: The act of supplying a ship, army, or other organization with provisions and necessities.

  2. Logistics: The planning, execution, and control of the movement, storage, and distribution of goods, services, and information.


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In historical contexts, victualing was a crucial aspect of maintaining military forces. It involved supplying soldiers with food, water, and other essentials to keep them healthy and able to fight.

How to Memorize "victualing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a ship at sea, with sailors unloading crates of food and water from the hold. Visualize the process of organizing and distributing these supplies to the crew.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'victualing' with 'provisioning' and 'supply'. Remember that it refers to the act of supplying a ship or army with necessary items.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Victuals for Victors' to remember the meaning of 'victualing'. This phrase emphasizes the idea of supplying provisions to victors in battle.


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