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   Prov·e·nance

   /ˈprävən(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the place of origin or earliest known history of something: "an orange rug of Iranian provenance"
   • ▪ the beginning of something's existence; something's origin: "they try to understand the whole universe, its provenance and fate"
   • ▪ a record of ownership of a work of art or an antique, used as a guide to authenticity or quality: "the manuscript has a distinguished provenance"

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French, from the verb provenir ‘come or stem from’, from Latin provenire, from pro- ‘forth’ + venire ‘come’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › provenanceProvenance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Provenance is the origin, source, or history of a valued object or work of art or literature. Learn the etymology, usage, and examples of provenance from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › provenancePROVENANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Provenance is the place of origin of something, especially a work of art or an object. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences and see synonyms and related words.

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   Provenance is the place or source of origin of something, especially a work of art or an ancient artifact. Learn how to use this word in a sentence, its synonyms, and its origin from French and Latin.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › provenancePROVENANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Provenance is the place of origin of something, especially an artwork or a valuable object. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see its synonyms, antonyms and related words.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › provenancePROVENANCE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   1 day ago · Provenance is the place or source of origin of something, especially a work of art or an archaeological specimen. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see its synonyms and examples, and compare it with provenience.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › provenanceProvenance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence. synonyms: birthplace, cradle, place of origin, provenience. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Provenance." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/provenance. Accessed 09 May. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › provenanceProvenance - definition of provenance by The Free Dictionary

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   Provenance is the place or source of origin, especially when documented or authenticated. It can also refer to the history of the ownership of an object, such as a work of art or a book. See synonyms, translations and examples from various sources.