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residency

[ rez-i-duhn-see ]

noun

, plural res·i·den·cies.
  1. the position or tenure of a medical resident.
  2. (formerly) the official residence of a representative of the British governor general at an Indian court.
  3. (formerly) an administrative division of the Dutch East Indies.


residency

/ ˈrɛzɪdənsɪ /

noun

  1. a variant of residence
  2. a regular series of concerts by a band or singer at one venue
  3. the period, following internship, during which a physician undergoes further clinical training, usually in one medical speciality
  4. (in India, formerly) the official house of the governor general at the court of a native prince


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Word History and Origins

Origin of residency1

First recorded in 1570–80; resid(ent) + -ency

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Example Sentences

Fortunately I found a lawyer who helped me apply for my residency under the Violence Against Women Act.

The Cuomo campaign had challenged her residency in the state, but the case had been dismissed.

However, Vladimir Putin has stepped it up and is giving us the opportunity to coin a new phrase connoting residency in crazy town.

Did I receive more training during residency than the NPs in my office did during their training?

There was no class in medical school, no rounds during my residency or fellowship.

I would gladly avail myself of your offer, but the Residency will be invested in less than an hour.

It was out of the question that he should return to the Residency before he began his self-imposed mission.

The few who escaped our swords are penned up in the Residency, and its walls are now crumbling before our guns.

From the roof of the residency Carver studied Bulungan town through field-glasses.

Foeren was too blunt and straightforward for that; he had remained at the Residency level.

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