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provider

American  
[pruh-vahy-der] / prəˈvaɪ dər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that provides.

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


Other Word Forms

  • nonprovider noun

Etymology

Origin of provider

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

Example Sentences

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If you think you may have been exposed, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible for advice and next steps.

From Los Angeles Times

For these materials providers, the analog opportunity is perhaps the most clear-cut.

From MarketWatch

A “converged customer has a much better churn profile,” Skiadas said, noting that customers who get both wireless and internet service through Verizon are significantly less likely to leave for another provider.

From MarketWatch

The fears are an extension of a general question surrounding artificial-intelligence advancements: Can new AI tools really replace services from established providers?

From MarketWatch

California and Oregon last year enacted similar laws to punish corporate investors that meddle in healthcare decisions at medical providers they own.

From The Wall Street Journal