providence

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noun

Plural noun:

providences

1.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)(now rare) Preparation for the future; good governance; foresight.
2.
(countable, uncountable)The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.).
3.
(countable, uncountable)A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention.
4.
(countable, uncountable)Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality.
His providence in saving for his old age is exemplary.

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From Middle English providence, from providence, Middle French providence, and their source, Latin prōvidentia (providence, foresight), from the present participle of prōvidēre (to provide). provide. Displaced native foresċēawung.