nursing
pronunciation
How to pronounce nursing in British English:
UK [ˈnɜːsɪŋ]
How to pronounce nursing in American English:
US [ˈnɜːrsɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
- the profession of a nurse
- nourishing at the breast
Word Origin
- nursing (n.)
- 1530s, verbal noun from nurse (v.). Meaning "profession of one who nurses the sick" is from 1860.
Example
- 1. Their nursing costs are paid by the government .
- 2. Pregnant and nursing mom 's should also not consume goji .
- 3. Start your online nursing education . Find the right school now .
- 4. Demand for staff is falling across the board , other than in nursing and medical care .
- 5. A nursing robot built in the shape of a friendly bear is being trialled for use in japanese hospitals .