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Definition of Attending
1. Noun. The process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others.
Exact synonyms: Attention
Generic synonyms: Basic Cognitive Process
Specialized synonyms: Attentiveness, Heed, Paying Attention, Regard, Clock-watching, Ear, Eye, Notice, Observance, Observation, Notice
Derivative terms: Attend
Antonyms: Inattention
Generic synonyms: Basic Cognitive Process
Specialized synonyms: Attentiveness, Heed, Paying Attention, Regard, Clock-watching, Ear, Eye, Notice, Observance, Observation, Notice
Derivative terms: Attend
Antonyms: Inattention
2. Noun. The act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.).
Exact synonyms: Attendance
Generic synonyms: Group Action
Specialized synonyms: Appearance, Appearing, Coming Into Court, Presence, Turnout
Derivative terms: Attend, Attendant
Antonyms: Nonattendance
Generic synonyms: Group Action
Specialized synonyms: Appearance, Appearing, Coming Into Court, Presence, Turnout
Derivative terms: Attend, Attendant
Antonyms: Nonattendance
Definition of Attending
1. Adjective. Serving on the staff of a teaching hospital as a doctor. ¹
2. Noun. (American English) A physician on the staff of a hospital, especially the principal one that supervises a patient's care. ¹
3. Verb. (present participle of attend) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Attending
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Medical Definition of Attending
1. In psychology, an aroused readiness to percieve, as in listening or looking; focusing of sense organs is sometimes involved. Origin: L. Attendo, to bend to, notice (05 Mar 2000)