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

“It’s not just about putting money into the account, but it’s about providing the education and background as to why you did this.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He had said he had a "serious operation" and had returned home to rest in January, without providing details.

From Barron's

Mercedes welcomed the ruling for providing "a clarification of our democratic system".

From Barron's

And their efforts could be providing a preview of what comes next, when AI agents drive more workflows on top of that software.

From The Wall Street Journal

A surge in Chinese exports to Europe is helping to push down goods prices, providing a disinflationary impulse that is offsetting some of the upward pressure from energy costs, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• arrangement
• plan