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ward

noun

/wɔːrd/

Meaning

A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.

She was admitted to the children's ward.

under someone's ward

unit, section, division, department

freedom, independence

hospital ward, children's ward, surgical ward, ward off

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies