provided

American  

[pruh-vahy-did] / prəˈvaɪ dɪd /

conjunction

1. on the condition or understanding (that); providing.

   I'll go, provided that the others go too.

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adjective

1. furnished or supplied for someone’s use.

   Students play the video and then use the provided handout for graphing the story.

2. stipulated in a regulation, law, etc..

   Complaints filed past the provided term defined in section VII.2 shall not be considered.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of provide.

Commonly Confused

The conjunctions provided and providing are interchangeable. Both mean “on the condition or understanding that,” with that sometimes expressed: Provided (or Providing ) no further objections are raised, we will consider the matter settled.

Related Words

See if.

Other Word Forms

• nonprovided adjective
• unprovided adjective
• well-provided adjective

Etymology

Origin of provided

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; provide, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Funding for the study was provided by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

From Science Daily

“All detainees are provided with proper meals, certified by dietitians, medical treatment and have the opportunities to communicate with lawyers and family members.”

From Los Angeles Times

A statement from the academy said the closure is a "precautionary measure" and update will be provided to families on Tuesday.

From BBC

Researchers at Northwestern University have now provided the first direct experimental evidence that the gut microbiome helps shape differences in brain function across primate species.

From Science Daily

Nestle promised refunds for affected customers and said the problem was caused by an ingredient provided by one of its suppliers.

From BBC

Related Words

• armed
• clothed
• dressed
• furnished
• rigged
• supplied