providing

[pruh-vahy-ding]

conjunction

1. on the condition or understanding (that); provided.

   He can stay here providing he works.

providing

/ prəˈvaɪdɪŋ /

conjunction

1. on the condition or understanding (that)

   I'll play, providing you pay me

Confusables Note

See provided.

Word History and Origins

Origin of providing¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, providing is from the late Middle English word provydyng. See provide, -ing ²

Synonym Study

See if.

Example Sentences

CSI Sports / Fight Sports on Thursday announced the upcoming exhibition bout without providing too many other details, such as the date or location of the event or at what weight the fight will take place.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's nothing anti-competitive in providing services for ad buyers and sellers, and there are more alternatives to our services than ever before."

From BBC

Five Bishop Montgomery football players who were transfer students were declared ineligible by the Southern Section for violating CIF bylaw 202, which involves providing false information.

From Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles police Metropolitan Division officers, meant to be working crime-suppression assignments in hard-hit areas of the city, are instead providing security for former Vice President Kamala Harris, sources told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

However, they are providing Farage with a niche market of support that, presently at least, is enabling him to make much of the political weather.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrangement 
• plan