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DOCTORING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Doctoring.

Doctoring - as a verb

To act as a medical doctor to.

Example: "Her children doctored her back to health."

To act as a medical doctor.

To make (someone) into an (academic) doctor; to confer a doctorate upon.

To physically alter (medically or surgically) a living being in order to change growth or behavior.

Example: "They doctored their apple trees by vigorous pruning, and now the dwarfed trees are easier to pick."

To genetically alter an extant species.

Example: "Mendel's discoveries showed how the evolution of a species may be doctored."

To alter or make obscure, as with the intention to deceive, especially a document.

To take medicine.

Doctoring - as a noun

Treatment by a doctor.

Example Sentences

"The doctoring of medical records is a serious offense."
"Her doctoring skills helped save many lives in the field hospital."
"The doctoring of photographs has become increasingly common in today's digital age."
"He was charged with practicing medicine without a license and engaging in illegal doctoring."
"The company was accused of engaging in unethical doctoring of financial statements."
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Word Game Points

Is DOCTORING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, doctoring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOCTORING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DOCTORING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, doctoring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOCTORING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DOCTORING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, doctoring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOCTORING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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