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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does residency mean?
the act of dwelling in a place the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship)
What part of speech is residency?
Residency is a noun.
How many definitions does residency have?
Residency has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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