noun prudence in the management of one's concerns; economy; frugality.
2. providence ·noun the act of providing or preparing for future use or application; a making ready; preparation.
3. providence ·noun a manifestation of the care and superintendence which god exercises over his creatures; an event ordained by divine direction.
4. providence ·noun foresight; care; especially, the foresight and care which god manifests for his creatures; hence, god himself, regarded as exercising a constant wise prescience.