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provider
/prəˈvaɪdər/
a person or organization that supplies something
The internet service provider offers high-speed connections.
This refers to a company that supplies internet access.
general
a person or organization that supplies goods, services, or resources
The healthcare provider offered free check-ups to the community.
This means a medical organization supplied free health services.
The cloud provider ensures data security for its clients.
This refers to a company that offers cloud computing services.
Can refer to individuals or organizations depending on context.
Collocations
healthcare providera medical organization or professionalinternet service providera company that supplies internet accesscloud providera company offering cloud computing services
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'provider' can vary significantly based on the field (e.g., healthcare, technology, business).
Gold Rule
Avoid Ambiguity
Specify the type of provider when possible (e.g., 'healthcare provider', 'cloud provider').
Word Origin
From Middle English 'providere', from Old French 'provideor', from Latin 'provider' meaning 'to foresee, provide'.
Usage Notes
Often used in business, healthcare, and technology contexts to describe entities that supply goods or services.
Word Breakdown
provide
to supply or furnish
root-er
one who does the action
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