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comparative more clinical, superlative most clinical
(medicine) Dealing with the practical management of patients, in practice at the point of care; as contrasted with other health care venues (see clinical medicine for more explanation). examples
Of or pertaining to a clinic, such as a medical clinic or law clinic. examples
Cool and emotionless; in a professional way, as contrasted with an impetuous or unprofessional way. examples
Objective; analytical. examples
Precise. quotations examples
Remarkably United’s 10 men almost salvaged an improbable draw during a late, spirited challenge. They showed great competitive courage in that period and there were chances for Robin van Persie, Ángel Di María and Marouane Fellaini to punish City for defending too deeply and not being more clinical with their opportunities at the other end.
November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson put his below-par performance against Argentina behind him with a fine first-half showing, slotting four kicks from six and controlling his back-line with aplomb, while England's three-quarters were brimming with life and clinical with their execution.
2011 September 24, Ben Dirs, “Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania”, in BBC Sport
(obsolete) Of or relating to a bed, especially a deathbed.
plural clinicals
(education) A medical student's session spent in a real-world nursing environment. examples