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doctors

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdɑktɝz// UK //dˈɒktəz// doc·tors

n. people who are trained to treat sick or injured people. You visit them when you feel unwell or need a health check.

n. qualified practitioners of medicine who are licensed to treat physical and mental health conditions. Plural form of doctor.


SIMPLE

The doctors are busy seeing patients right now.

CONTEXTUAL

After the accident, several doctors worked together to ensure the patient was stable and out of danger.

COMPLEX

While general practitioners handle a wide range of health issues, specialist doctors focus on specific areas like cardiology or neurology to provide advanced care.

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The plural form of the noun; it can refer to a group of medical professionals or be used generically to describe the medical profession.

Pitfall

I need to see the doctor'sI need to see the doctorLearners often add an unnecessary possessive 's' when referring to the person rather than the location (the doctor's surgery).

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