Entry Word: providence

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 careful management of material resources <practicing its customary providence, the snowbound family was able to make the meager stores last until help arrived> — see economy
2 concern or preparation for the future <had the providence to lay in supplies before the storm hit> — see foresight 2
3 capitalizedthe being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe <she trusted in Providence to see her through the crisis> — see deity 2