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

The American Jewish Committee's survey found that more than half of the respondents had avoided behaviors like displaying Jewish symbols or attending certain events.

From Barron's

Partey was excused from attending a preliminary hearing for the new charges at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.

From BBC

Then I hurt my knee at a dance audition in Pasadena I had no business attending.

From Los Angeles Times

Kim, attending a Chinese military parade, held his first in-person meeting with Xi—their first in more than six years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Grace recalled her partner joining her in prayer, asking questions, and even attending midnight mass on their first Christmas together.

From BBC