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afdeling, eenheid
a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
Voorbeelden
The elderly patients were moved to a different ward designed for their specific care needs.
De oudere patiënten werden verplaatst naar een andere afdeling die is ontworpen voor hun specifieke zorgbehoeften.
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an individual placed under the care, protection, or legal guardianship of another person
Voorbeelden
The attorney manages the finances of his minor ward.
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an administrative division of a city or town, often used for elections or local governance
Voorbeelden
Public services are allocated according to ward boundaries.
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a section within a prison, usually containing multiple cells
Voorbeelden
The ward houses several dozen prisoners.
to ward
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to protect, guard, or shield someone or something from harm, danger, or undesirable influence
Voorbeelden
The castle walls were built to ward intruders.
