Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doctoring
Noun
/ˈdɒktərɪŋ/
Definition
The act of altering or manipulating something, especially in a deceptive manner.
Examples
- The doctoring of the photographs raised suspicions about their authenticity.
- Some critics argue that the recent reports were subject to extensive doctoring before publication.
- The artist was accused of doctoring his original work to make it appear more appealing.
Meaning
In a more general sense, doctoring refers to the practice of editing or modifying content or information, often to improve it or to misrepresent it.
Synonyms
- Manipulation
- Editing
- Modification
- Alteration
- Improvement
