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provident

prov·i·dent [ próvvid'nt, próvvi dènt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. preparing for future: carefully preparing for future needs

2. frugal: economical in the use of resources

[15th century. < Latin provident-, present participle of providere (see provide)]
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