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

On Thursday, Venezuela’s congress was expected to approve changes to the hydrocarbons law that ease tight state control over its oil industry by providing private companies more autonomy to operate.

From The Wall Street Journal

For years, Raines and her organization have served people experiencing homelessness across the region, providing them services like hair color, makeup and mobile showers.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• arrangement
• plan