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

They can also borrow money from the trust and pay interest to it, providing certain conditions are met.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ability to create fire transformed daily life, providing warmth, enabling food to be cooked and supporting brain growth, freeing early humans to think, plan and innovate.

From BBC

Justice says the home-care program “has been vulnerable to fraud,” as providers can bill the state for providing care up to 24 hours a day.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the labor market continues to slow, the Fed might still decide to cut interest rates, providing a boost to stocks, though too much weakening in the jobs market wouldn’t be a welcome sign.

From Barron's

If the labor market continues to slow, the Fed might still decide to cut interest rates, providing a boost to stocks, though too much weakening in the jobs market wouldn’t be a welcome sign.

From Barron's

Related Words

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