doctor
//ˈdɑːktər//
Noun
doctorSingular
doctorsPlural
1
A person who is qualified to treat people who are ill; a medical practitioner, especially a physician or surgeon.
I need to see a doctor about my headache.
Synonym
Noun
doctorSingular
doctorsPlural
1
A person who holds a doctorate degree, the highest academic degree awarded by a university.
She became a doctor of philosophy after completing her research.
Verb
1
To alter, falsify, or tamper with something, especially in a deceptive way.
Someone doctored the financial records to hide the missing money.
2
To treat medically; to give medical care to someone.
The nurse doctored the wounded soldiers on the battlefield.