Nursing

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm. The act of breastfeeding or caring for someone requiring medical attention.

“She pursued a career in nursing after volunteering at the local hospital.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈnɜːsɪŋ/

Syllables

nurs·ing

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Synonyms

healthcarecaregivingmedical caretreatment

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Wordle

Contains -ING ending; double vowel U-I pattern

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Scrabble

8 points; common pattern useful for extensions

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