provider

noun

pro·​vid·​er prə-ˈvī-dər How to pronounce provider (audio)
: one that provides
health care providers
an Internet provider
especially : breadwinner

Examples of provider in a Sentence

She works hard and is a good provider. He is the sole provider for his family.
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From drug discovery and clinical decision support to personalized treatment planning and administrative efficiency, healthcare has emerged as one of AI’s most promising and impactful application domains, with potential benefits for providers, patients, and healthcare systems alike. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Raymond James upgrades Shift4 Payments to strong buy from outperform The firm said the fintech payment company is well positioned after its purchase of luxury payment provider, Global Blue. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025 InterAct also tracks health providers that perform intersex surgeries by reviewing websites that advertise services and other public statements. Barbara Rodriguez and Kate Sosin, Them, 10 Mar. 2025 One provider, who asked to not be identified, said only parents and adults on a child’s pick-up list would be allowed in their facility. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for provider

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of provider was in 1523

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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provider. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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