providing
/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: providings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something provided; a provision.
Noun
Examples
[…] the neglect of domestic duties, on the part of many wives, is, no doubt, attributable to the slovenly tenements, and inadequate providings, and careless neglect of the husbands.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Synonym of provided
Conjunction
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “providing” mean?
Something provided; a provision.
Is “providing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.