Word
providing
Phoneticspro·vid·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
UK/pɹəvˈaɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
01giving or supplying
B1 · Intermediate
v. the act of giving something that people need or want.
v. the present participle of 'provide', describing the act of supplying or making something available for use.
“The charity is providing clean water to the families in the village.”
“The government is currently providing financial incentives to small businesses that adopt green energy solutions before the end of the fiscal year.”
Usage
Often takes the preposition 'with' for the recipient or 'for' for the beneficiary.
Antonyms
02on the condition that
B2 · Upper Intermediate
conj. you use this to say that something will happen only if something else happens first.
conj. a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a condition that must be met for a statement to be true.
“We can have the party outside, providing it doesn't rain.”
“The merger will proceed as scheduled, providing that the regulatory board approves the final terms of the agreement by Friday.”
Usage
Can be used with or without 'that' to introduce the clause.
Pitfall
I will go providing that you will come.
I will go providing that you come.
In the conditional clause after 'providing', use the present simple tense rather than 'will'.
03the act of supply
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the process of making sure something is available.
n. the gerund form used as a noun to describe the act or process of provision.
“The providing of high-quality healthcare is a priority for the city.”
“The consistent providing of accurate data is essential for the research team to reach a valid conclusion.”
Usage
Often replaced by the noun 'provision' in modern formal writing.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 2
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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