Verklarend woordenboek
Engels
Doctor
ˈdɑktər
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
700 - 800
700 - 800
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
Doctor -
Medical professional who diagnoses, treats, and prevents illnesses
Voorbeeld: The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
Gebruik: formalContext: medical settings, professional conversations
Opmerking: Commonly used to refer to physicians or medical practitioners.
Holder of the highest academic degree in a specific field
Voorbeeld: Dr. Smith is a doctor of philosophy in literature.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic settings, professional titles
Opmerking: Used to indicate a person's expertise in a particular subject.
To alter or manipulate something dishonestly
Voorbeeld: He doctored the evidence to make it look like an accident.
Gebruik: informalContext: casual conversations, storytelling
Opmerking: Often used metaphorically to describe falsifying or tampering with something.
Synoniemen van Doctor
physician
A physician is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries.
Voorbeeld: The physician prescribed medication for the patient's illness.
Opmerking: Physician is a more formal term than doctor and is often used in medical contexts.
surgeon
A surgeon is a doctor who specializes in performing surgical procedures.
Voorbeeld: The surgeon performed a successful operation on the patient's heart.
Opmerking: A surgeon focuses specifically on surgical interventions, while a doctor may have a broader medical practice.
practitioner
A practitioner is a person who practices a profession or art, often used to refer to healthcare providers.
Voorbeeld: The holistic practitioner recommended acupuncture for pain relief.
Opmerking: Practitioner is a more general term that can encompass various healthcare professions beyond medical doctors.
clinician
A clinician is a healthcare professional who works directly with patients to assess, diagnose, and treat medical conditions.
Voorbeeld: The clinician conducted a thorough assessment of the patient's mental health.
Opmerking: Clinician often refers to healthcare professionals who provide direct patient care and may include doctors as well as other specialized healthcare providers.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Doctor
A pill-pusher
This phrase is informal and slightly derogatory, referring to a doctor who excessively prescribes medication without considering other options or the patient's needs.
Voorbeeld: I'm tired of going to doctors who are just pill-pushers and don't listen to my concerns.
Opmerking: The term 'pill-pusher' is more colloquial and has a negative connotation compared to 'doctor'.
Doctor's orders
This phrase implies that the doctor has given specific instructions or recommendations that must be followed.
Voorbeeld: I have to rest for a week, it's doctor's orders after my surgery.
Opmerking: It emphasizes the authoritative nature of the medical advice given by a doctor.
A quack
A quack is a person who pretends to be a doctor or who promotes ineffective or fake medical treatments.
Voorbeeld: Be careful with that new 'miracle' treatment, it might be a scam from a quack.
Opmerking: This term is pejorative and implies deceit or incompetence, unlike the neutral term 'doctor'.
House call
A house call is when a doctor visits a patient at their home for medical treatment or consultation.
Voorbeeld: My doctor made a house call when I was too sick to go to the clinic.
Opmerking: This phrase refers to a specific type of medical service, different from a regular visit to the doctor's office.
A bedside manner
Bedside manner refers to a doctor's approach and demeanor in interacting with patients, showing empathy, compassion, and good communication skills.
Voorbeeld: She is a great doctor with a wonderful bedside manner, always making patients feel comfortable.
Opmerking: It focuses on the interpersonal skills and emotional support provided by a doctor, distinct from their medical expertise.
Play doctor
To 'play doctor' means to role-play medical scenarios, often in a childlike or innocent manner.
Voorbeeld: As children, we used to play doctor and pretend to give each other check-ups.
Opmerking: This phrase is playful and imaginative, contrasting with the serious and professional role of a real doctor.
Call in sick
To 'call in sick' means to inform one's employer that you are too unwell to come to work due to illness.
Voorbeeld: I had to call in sick today because of my flu symptoms.
Opmerking: While a doctor can give a sick note, this phrase is about notifying an employer rather than seeking medical treatment.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Doctor
Doc
A common abbreviation for 'doctor'. It is informal and commonly used in casual conversations.
Voorbeeld: I'm feeling really sick, I should go see the doc.
Opmerking: Less formal and shorter than 'doctor'.
Medico
A slang term derived from 'medical professional' or 'medic'. It is used informally to refer to a doctor.
Voorbeeld: The medico said I need to rest for a few days.
Opmerking: Slang term that sounds more casual and friendly compared to 'doctor'.
Shrink
A colloquial term for a psychiatrist or psychologist. It is often used informally to refer to a mental health professional.
Voorbeeld: I've been seeing a shrink to work through some issues.
Opmerking: Specifically used to refer to mental health professionals, unlike 'doctor' which is a more general term.
Sawbones
An old-fashioned slang term for a doctor, especially a surgeon.
Voorbeeld: The sawbones fixed up my broken arm in no time.
Opmerking: An outdated and informal term for 'doctor', not commonly used in modern language.
Quack
A derogatory term used to describe a fake or incompetent doctor, often someone practicing alternative medicine without proper qualifications.
Voorbeeld: I wouldn't trust that quack with my health; they seem unreliable.
Opmerking: Negative connotation implying deceit or lack of skill, unlike 'doctor' which is a neutral term.
Doctor - Voorbeelden
The doctor prescribed me some medication for my cold.
My sister wants to become a doctor when she grows up.
The doctor examined the patient thoroughly before making a diagnosis.
Grammatica van Doctor
Doctor - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: doctor
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): doctors
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): doctor
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): doctored
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): doctoring
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): doctors
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): doctor
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): doctor
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
doctor bevat 2 lettergrepen: doc • tor
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈdäk-tər
doc tor , ˈdäk tər (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Doctor - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
doctor: 700 - 800 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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