providing

American

[pruh-vahy-ding] / prəˈvaɪ dɪŋ /

conjunction

on the condition or understanding (that); provided.

He can stay here providing he works.

providing British

/ prəˈvaɪdɪŋ /

conjunction

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

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Prosecutors allege that Brown violated U.S. arms-control laws by providing unauthorized training to Chinese military pilots.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

For decades, gaming subsidized artificial intelligence, forging the careers of today’s AI visionaries and providing the scaffolding for major AI breakthroughs.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Network Rail said the new system "eradicates the failure mechanisms of the past by providing complete separation of bimetallic elements and using a copper contact wire which improves current collection" from overhead wires by trains.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“We were providing them with data they thought was valuable that they want to replicate on their own using the best practices we could bestow on them,” Abramson said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In the hall, the door to the service closet hung partly open, providing a coy glimpse of the reeking horror within.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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