attending
0 antonyms and opposites of attending, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Being present at, or accompanying, an event or situation.
Etymology
From attend + -ing.
Full origin of attending →Frequently asked questions
What does “attending” mean?
The word “attending” means being present at, or accompanying, an event or situation. In plain terms, as an adjective, being present; as a noun (mainly US hospital slang), the senior supervising physician.
How do you pronounce “attending”?
“Attending” is pronounced uh-TEHN-dihng (/əˈtɛndɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “attending” in a sentence?
Here is “attending” used in a sentence: “All attending members were asked to sign in.”
What part of speech is “attending”?
Depending on how it is used, “attending” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “attending” a common word?
“Attending” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “attending” have?
“Attending” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: being present at, or accompanying, an event or situation.
What is the difference between an attending and a resident?
An attending is a senior doctor who has finished training and supervises patient care as well as junior doctors. A resident is a physician still completing supervised postgraduate training, so an attending oversees the residents on a hospital team.
What is the difference between attending and attendant?
Attending is used as an adjective meaning present at an event, or as a noun for a supervising senior doctor. Attendant is a separate word meaning a person who assists or serves others, such as a flight attendant, so the two should not be confused.
Is an attending the same as a consultant in British English?
The roles are broadly equivalent: an attending in American hospitals and a consultant in British hospitals are both senior, fully qualified doctors who lead patient care and supervise trainees. The main difference is regional terminology rather than the level of seniority.