"caregiving" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkeəɡɪvɪŋ/ [UK] Forms: caregivings [plural]
Etymology: From care + giving. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*ǵeh₂r-}}, {{compound|en|care|giving}} care + giving Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} caregiving (usually uncountable, plural caregivings)
  1. The provision of healthcare services. Tags: uncountable, usually Related terms: caregiver
    Sense id: en-caregiving-en-noun-oQJxLsDd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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