noun (n)

• the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University(noun.location)

  Synonym:
  capital of rhode island
  

  source: wordnet30
• the guardianship and control exercised by a deity(noun.act)

  Example:
  Divine providence.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures(noun.state)

  source: wordnet30
• the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources(noun.attribute)

  Antonym:
  improvidence, shortsightedness
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of providing or preparing for future use or application; a making ready; preparation.(noun)

  source: webster1913