1. a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill
2. a person who has earned the highest degree given by a university

1. to change something in order to trick or deceive people
2. to give medical treatment to

Examples

• The doctor examined the patient carefully.
• She became a doctor after eight years of medical school.
• He earned his doctor’s degree in chemistry.
• The suspect doctored the evidence before the trial.
• The veterinarian doctored the injured horse.
• My family doctor recommended more exercise.
• The photos had been doctored to hide the damage.