attending

American  

[uh-ten-ding] / əˈtɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

1. having primary responsibility for a patient.

2. holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.

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Other Word Forms

• well-attending adjective

Etymology

Origin of attending

First recorded in 1580–90; attend + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Oostrom explained that people who stop attending religious services often lose social ties, which past research has shown play a crucial role in physical and mental health.

From Science Daily

Ahead of Saturday's final - which sees former contestants return - he announced he would not be attending.

From BBC

He said he joined the demonstration out of frustration that his country was going down the wrong path - his first time attending any kind of political event.

From BBC

I was able to get the attending officer at a local station on the phone.

From The Wall Street Journal

Archbishop Moth will face the challenge of declining numbers of people attending churches nationally, though there is growth in some churches with immigrant Catholics.

From BBC