providing

American  

[pruh-vahy-ding] / prəˈvaɪ dɪŋ /

conjunction

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

   He can stay here providing he works.

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providing British  

/ prəˈvaɪdɪŋ /

conjunction

1. on the condition or understanding (that)

   I'll play, providing you pay me

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Commonly Confused

See provided.

Related Words

See if.

Etymology

Origin of providing

First recorded in 1375–1425, providing is from the late Middle English word provydyng. See provide, -ing ²

Example Sentences

But for now, she’s terrified of what her patients might think when she’s providing treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year, Egypt started positioning troops in Somalia as well as providing the African country with weapons and counterterrorism advisers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pizza once was a novelty outside big U.S. cities, providing room for growth for independent shops and then chains such as Pizza Hut with its red roof dine-in restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal

In some areas, successful recovery would also depend on providing alternative livelihoods for fishing communities during rebuilding periods, along with international cooperation and support.

From Science Daily

City Hall said measures being taken by the mayor included freezing bus and tram fares, free school meals for primary school children and providing advice at a Cost of Living Hub.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrangement
• plan