a looking to, or preparation for, the future; provision
skill or wisdom in management; prudence
the care or benevolent guidance of God or nature
an instance of this
God, as the guiding power of the universe
capital of R.I., on Narragansett Bay: pop. 174,000
See providence in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(prŏvˈĭ-dəns, -dĕnsˌ)
noun
Care or preparation in advance; foresight.
Prudent management; economy.
The care, guardianship, and control exercised by a deity; divine direction: “Some sought the key to history in the working of divine providence”(William Ebenstein).
Providence God.
The capital and largest city of Rhode Island, in the northeast part of the state on Narragansett Bay. It was founded by Roger Williams in 1636 as a haven for religious dissenters and became prosperous as a port in the 18th century. Providence was joint capital with Newport until 1900. Population: 175,000.