01 n. The act of providing or preparing for future use or application; a making ready; preparation.
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The act of providing or preparing for future use or application; a making ready; preparation.“Providence for war is the best prevention of it.” — Bacon.
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Foresight; care; especially, the foresight and care which God manifests for his creatures; hence, God himself, regarded as exercising a constant wise prescience.“The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide.” — Milton.
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A manifestation of the care and superintendence which God exercises over his creatures; an event ordained by divine direction.(Theol.)“He that hath a numerous family, and many to provide for, needs a greater providence of God.” — Jer. Taylor.
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Prudence in the management of one's concerns; economy; frugality.“It is a high point of providence in a prince to cast an eye rather upon actions than persons.” — Quarles.