treatment
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treatments
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treatments
Britannica Dictionary definition of TREATMENT
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the way that you think of and act toward someone or something
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see also silent treatment
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We don't deserve such rude treatment. [=we don't deserve to be treated so rudely]
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The principal's daughter received special/preferential treatment from teachers. [=teachers were kinder to and less strict with the principal's daughter than with other students]
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We want to ensure equal treatment for everyone.
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The law requires humane treatment of prisoners.
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the way that you deal with or discuss a subject
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It's a complicated issue that requires careful treatment.
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A five-minute news report on the subject does not allow for depth of treatment. [=does not allow the subject to be dealt with in a way that is complete, thorough, etc.]
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The book's treatment of this important issue is unimpressive.
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something that deals with or discusses a subject
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Previous treatments of this topic have ignored some key issues.
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an interesting treatment
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something that deals with a disease, injury, etc., in order to make someone feel better or become healthy again
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medical care
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The patient required immediate medical treatment.
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She is receiving treatment for cancer.
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a treatment facility [=a place where you can get medical care]
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The drug has been approved as a treatment for AIDS.
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cancer treatments
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something that you use or do to feel and look healthy or attractive
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Mud is sometimes used as a skin treatment.
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She went to a spa for a beauty treatment.
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a process in which a chemical or other substance is put on or in something in order to protect it, preserve it, clean it, etc.
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A special treatment is used to kill bacteria in water.
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This treatment will protect the wood from rotting.
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The instruments are sterilized by treatment with alcohol.
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a waste/sewage treatment plant
