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

Prince Bank has been "suspended from providing new banking services, including accepting deposits and providing credit", the statement said.

From Barron's

Epstein’s estate has been providing documents to the House Oversight Committee in response to a subpoena, including Epstein’s 2003 birthday book and thousands of emails.

From The Wall Street Journal

Venezuela has been providing some 35,000 barrels of oil a day of the estimated 100,000 barrels a day the island needs.

From The Wall Street Journal

I ask Nvidia chief Jensen Huang whether this poses a threat to his model of providing the specialised chips for AI.

From BBC

Samsung Electronics is one of the world's top memory-chip makers, providing crucial components for the AI industry and the infrastructure it relies on.

From Barron's

Related Words

• arrangement
• plan