Provider

usgb/prəˈvaɪdər/Volume
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Context MattersPlay
The provider's identity changes with context; they're entities offering specific services in a field. SlideWhen traveling, find a local SIM card provider to avoid high roaming charges.
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Service ScopePlay
Providers can range from individuals to large companies, all supplying a service to meet needs. SlideYour tour guide is also a provider of historical knowledge about the city.
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Not GoodsPlay
Provider refers to services, not physical goods. A shop selling products is not typically a 'provider'. SlideShe became a provider of legal advice, not legal books.