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Topic: Finance

providently

IPA: /prəˈvɪdəntli/

KK: /prəˈvɪdəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful planning for the future or being wise about resources.

Example: She saved money providently for her retirement.

provider

IPA: /prəˈvaɪdə/

KK: /prəˈvaɪdər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that supplies something, especially a service or resource, to others.

Example: The internet service provider offers high-speed connections to homes and businesses.

providing

IPA: /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

KK: /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to introduce a condition or requirement that must be met for something to happen.

Example: You can go to the party, providing you finish your homework first.

provision

IPA: /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

KK: /prəˈvɪʒən/

noun

Definition: An action or measure taken to prepare for something, often involving supplies or conditions that are necessary for a particular purpose.

Example: The company made a provision for employee training in the budget.

transitive verb

Definition: To supply someone or something with necessary items or resources, especially food or equipment.

Example: The organization will provision the remote camp with food and supplies for the winter.

provisionary

IPA: /prəˈvɪʒənəri/

KK: /prəˈvɪʒənˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is temporary or intended to last only for a limited time.

Example: The committee made a provisionary decision until the final vote could be taken.

provisioner

IPA: /prəˈvɪʒənər/

KK: /prəˈvɪʒənər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that provides supplies, especially food and other necessary items.

Example: The provisioner delivered fresh fruits and vegetables to the market every week.

prudential

IPA: /pruˈdɛnʃəl/

KK: /pruˈdɛnʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to careful and sensible decision-making, especially in financial or business matters.

Example: The company made a prudential decision to invest in safer assets during the economic downturn.

prudentially

IPA: /pruˈdɛnʃəli/

KK: /pruˈdɛnʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful judgment and consideration, especially in financial or practical matters.

Example: The company decided to invest prudentially to ensure long-term stability.

puffery

IPA: /ˈpʌfəri/

KK: /ˈpʌfəri/

noun

Definition: Exaggerated or excessive praise, often used to promote something or someone.

Example: The advertisement was filled with puffery, making the product seem much better than it actually was.

pula

IPA: /ˈpuːlə/

KK: /pula/

noun

Definition: A unit of currency used in Botswana.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for pulas at the bank.

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