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

Cipriani claimed that he provided Shell with “sophisticated, high-value crisis communications services,” according to his suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Since the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, the International Olympic Committee has created a pathway for individuals to compete as neutrals, provided they meet strict criteria.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The denim giant provided the upbeat outlook, as well as its fiscal first-quarter results, as Wall Street tries to assess the war’s impact on consumer demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Afghans at Camp As Sayliyah say they are provided adequate food, supplies and Wi-Fi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The judges found “quiet, gracious young women,” the spirits provided sound demonstrations, and the charges were dropped without further investigation.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Related Words

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