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

First Brands’ sudden implosion last year rattled credit markets and presented a glaring example of the risks lenders take when providing financing to closely held enterprises whose inner workings might not be fully understood.

From The Wall Street Journal

“An open question, however, is whether caregiving for grandchildren may also benefit grandparents themselves. In this research, we wanted to see if providing grandchild care might benefit grandparents' health, potentially slowing down cognitive decline.”

From Science Daily

The video YouTuber Nick Shirley posted just after Christmas alleged widespread fraud at day cares in Minnesota that were siphoning government funds but not providing care for any children at all.

From Salon

Two Ethiopian Airlines officials, also speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP that flights to Tigray, operated by the state-owned carrier, had been suspended for "operational reasons," without providing further details.

From Barron's

Singh's voice became inseparable from that tradition, providing vocals for romantic ballads and chart‑topping soundtracks in recent years.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrangement
• plan