providence

See also Providence

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

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Noun

Singular providence

Plural providences

1. Providence is the careful management of resources.

   His providence in saving for his old age is a good example for everyone.

2. (uncountable) Providence is God.
3. (uncountable) Providence also means God's will, or a power that some people think to be controlling our lives and the things that happen to us.