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

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance to the family.

From BBC

According to the findings, providing patients with albumin enriched with free fatty acids may help prevent the infection from taking hold, an important strategy given how quickly mucormycosis progresses.

From Science Daily

The Sentencing Bill will also "modernise" hate crime laws in Northern Ireland and introduce a new offence and higher sentences for assaulting those providing a service to the public or performing a public duty.

From BBC

Gavekal’s Cui thinks the government could tackle two problems at once—providing consumer support in ways to help the country deal with demographic challenges of an aging population and falling birth rate.

From Barron's

In addition to having a private practice, she worked part time at Amae Health, a Los Angeles clinic providing mental health and psychiatric care, the outlet said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arrangement
• plan