providing

[pruh-vahy-ding]

conjunction

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

   He can stay here providing he works.

providing

/ prəˈvaɪdɪŋ /

conjunction

1. on the condition or understanding (that)

   I'll play, providing you pay me

Confusables Note

See provided.

Word History and Origins

Origin of providing¹

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

Synonym Study

See if.

Example Sentences

The authors’ comprehensive road map begins by detailing the different types of retirement accounts and providing suggestions about how to allocate and diversify investment assets.

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They’re both lux and comfortable, providing excellent noise cancellation and a great listening experience.

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Dang has also said he entered into a joint venture with Saigontourist, a prominent Vietnamese travel company, to invest in building and owning hotels, without providing details, according to KinhBac’s website.

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The Santa Ana Unified School District will be providing support for witnesses of the crash.

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“We will continue to follow the law, again, while protecting victims but also providing maximum transparency.”

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