attending
v. · n. · adj.-
1 being present (v.) B1 Intermediatethe act of going to or being at an event, like a meeting or a school.
the present participle of 'attend', used to describe the act of being present at a scheduled event or institution.
ExampleAttending the weekly meetings is a requirement for all staff members.
ExampleAttending the conference provided the researchers with a valuable opportunity to network with international colleagues in their field.
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2 senior doctor (n.) C1 Advanced American English Medicinea senior doctor in a hospital who supervises other doctors and students.
a senior staff physician at a hospital who has completed residency and supervises junior doctors and medical students.
ExampleThe attending told the medical students to check the patient's heart rate again.
ExampleAfter reviewing the test results, the attending decided to adjust the patient's medication before the morning rounds concluded.
UsageOften used as a noun in clinical settings to refer to the person in charge of a patient's care.
Teacher's tipThis is the standard term in the US and Canada; the British equivalent is usually 'consultant'.
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3 accompanying (adj.) C2 Proficiency Formal Literaryhappening at the same time as something else.
occurring as a consequence or accompaniment to something else; concomitant.
ExampleThe high fever and attending aches made it impossible for him to work.
ExampleThe rapid expansion of the city brought many attending problems, such as increased traffic and a shortage of affordable housing.
From attend + -ing.