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delivery

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //dɪˈɫɪvɝi// UK //dɪlˈɪvəɹi// de·liv·ery General-service

n. the process of a baby being born. It is the final stage of pregnancy when the mother gives birth.

n. the process of giving birth to an infant. Often used in medical contexts to describe the final stage of labour.


SIMPLE

The delivery was quick and both mother and baby are healthy.

CONTEXTUAL

The hospital staff prepared the room for a natural delivery after the patient went into active labour.

COMPLEX

Advances in neonatal care have significantly improved outcomes for infants following a premature delivery, allowing for specialized intervention immediately after birth.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English deliveri et al., from Anglo-Norman, from Old French delivrer.

Usage

Countable when referring to the specific event of a birth; uncountable when referring to the general process or medical specialty.

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