Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ward
noun
/wɔrd/
Definition
A ward is a division of a city or town, usually for administrative purposes, or a section of a hospital.
Examples
- The hospital has a pediatric ward for children.
- The city council debated the budget for each ward.
Meaning
The term can refer to a specific area in a local government or an assigned group of patients in a healthcare facility.
Synonyms
- division
- district
- department
