American English
/ˈdɑk.tɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
a person trained and licensed to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
Practice out louda person trained and licensed to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
I need to see a doctor today.
The doctor examined my knee.
see a doctor · doctor's appointment · doctor's office · family doctor
see a doctor
the doctor treats [someone]
a person who has earned the highest university degree in a subject, or the title used for this person
Dr. Rivera teaches chemistry at the university.
He is a Doctor of Philosophy.
In everyday American English, doctor usually means a medical doctor. University context often gives the second meaning.
Doctor of Philosophy · doctoral degree
a doctor of + subject
Doctor + [name]
to change a document, picture, or set of numbers dishonestly so it gives a false impression
Someone doctored the photo before publishing it.
The company doctored the sales figures.
doctor the figures · doctor a photograph · doctor the evidence · doctor the report
doctor + something
doctor something to + verb
a planned visit to a doctor
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow.
the place where a doctor works and sees patients
The doctor's office is near the hospital.
to change or improve something, often in a dishonest way
They doctored up the photo.