Meaning of the word attending in English

What does attending mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

attending

US /əˈtɛndɪŋ/
UK /əˈtɛndɪŋ/

Verb

1.

present at an event, meeting, or institution

Example:
She is currently attending university.
Many people were attending the conference.
2.

deal with or take care of

Example:
The nurse was busy attending to the patient's needs.
He had to attend to some urgent business.

Adjective

being present at a place or event

Example:
The attending physician made the final diagnosis.
All attending members received a badge.