provider

[pruh-vahy-der]

noun

1. a person or thing that provides.

2. a person who supports a family or another person.

Other Word Forms

• nonprovider noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of provider¹

First recorded in 1515–25; provide + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Broadband provider Optimum labels some of its cables in high-theft areas “Fiber Only” to deter thieves.

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When the home secretary was asked if the government was prepared to exercise break clauses in contracts with providers in a BBC interview earlier this year, Mahmood said she would explore all options.

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That has made him a pariah in much of the internet-governance world, triggered lawsuits around the globe and left Africa’s internet-service providers struggling to expand capacity.

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The study's authors say there is an urgent need for widespread education to ensure that healthcare providers understand the risks and can offer safer alternatives when appropriate.

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Having the code appear in a patient's medical record also helps providers recognize repeat episodes during future visits.

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