Residency Definition & Meaning

residency
noun
  1. the act of dwelling in a place
  2. the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship)

"Residency" in song lyrics

See how residency is used in real songs:

  • "new york residency"
    AOL — AOL
  • "new york state residency"
    AOL — AOL
  • "baltimore teaching residency"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "residency"

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