Doctor | Mean of doctor in English Dictionary

/ˈdɑːktɚ/

• Noun
• a person who is skilled in the science of medicine
1. I think you should see a doctor. [=physician]
2. He needed medicine but refused to go to a doctor.
3. a visit to the doctor's office = a doctor's visit
4. She was under doctor's orders not to return to work.
5. Most of her money goes to paying doctors' bills. [=bills for visits to doctors and medical treatment]
• the place where a doctor works
1. I saw her at the doctor's last week.
2. How long will you be at the doctor?
• a dentist
1. My dentist is Dr. Smith.

• a person who is trained to treat sick and injured animals
1. an animal doctor
2. We took our dog to Dr. Jones.
• a person who has the highest degree (such as a PhD) given by a university
1. Most of the faculty members at this college are doctors in their fields.
2. a Doctor of Philosophy
3. Dr. Smith, can you explain the exam requirements again?
• exactly what is wanted or needed
1. A day at the beach was just what the doctor ordered.
• Verb
• to change (something) especially in order to trick or deceive people
1. They were accused of doctoring the company's financial records.
2. a doctored photo of the actress
• to add something (such as alcohol or drugs) to (a food or drink)
1. I think somebody doctored the punch.
• to give medical treatment to (an injury, a person, etc.)
1. He had time to doctor his wounds.
2. She doctored the sick child until the physician arrived.