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The definition of providence is preparations for the future, frugal management, or divine power.

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Homesteaders saving food in cans for the winter is an example of providence.
Managing a large family on a small budget is an example of providence.
The miraculous recovery of a sick relative may be an example of divine providence.

See providence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a looking to, or preparation for, the future; provision
skill or wisdom in management; prudence
1. the care or benevolent guidance of God or nature
2. an instance of this
God, as the guiding power of the universe

Origin: ME < MFr < L providentia, foresight < providens: see provident

capital of R.I., on Narragansett Bay: pop. 174,000

Origin: named by Roger Williams

See providence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

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