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

Meanwhile, a partnership with Roundhay School would offer students the chance to get involved in the live music industry and event management, providing skills and insight into opportunities in the creative industries, they added.

From BBC

Claire Bracey, interim chief executive of Become, says the report "is once again lifting the lid on the extortionate profits that are being made from providing homes for our most vulnerable children".

From BBC

But even if it is - and that is strongly contested - as the current occupying power, Israel has obligations under international law to civilians in Gaza, including providing adequate access to food.

From BBC

The bill also would prevent law enforcement from using prescription drug data to target individuals for receiving or providing care.

From Los Angeles Times

He was granted a special licence to sell Chelsea following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, providing he could prove he would not benefit from the sale.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrangement 
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