1. plural of doctoring; instances or acts of treating someone medically or providing medical care
Usage: usually used in the context of medical treatment or healthcare
2. plural of doctoring; instances of altering, tampering with, or falsifying something (such as documents, evidence, or food)
Usage: informal; often implies dishonest or deceptive modification

Examples

• The doctorings prescribed by her physician helped her recover quickly.
• He was accused of doctorings of the financial records to hide losses.
• Modern doctorings have made many previously fatal diseases treatable.
• The wine's doctorings with added sugar were discovered during inspection.
• Various doctorings were attempted to repair the damaged painting.
• The patient appreciated the careful doctorings she received at the clinic.