doctor

//ˈdɑːktər//
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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.

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.

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