Definition of CAREGIVING

caregiving

Meanings

Plural: caregivings

Noun

  • The provision of care such as assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, transportation, household administration), usually by someone who is not a health care professional, especially by a family member as unpaid labor.
  • The provision of health care services as a paid occupation.

Origin / Etymology

From care + giving.

Scrabble Score: 17

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Words With Friends Score: 22

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