1a: the act or manner or an instance of treating someone or something : handling, usagethe star requires careful treatment
b: the techniques or actions customarily applied in a specified situation
2a: a substance or technique used in treating
b: an experimental condition
Examples of treatment in a Sentence
We want to ensure equal treatment for everyone.
The law requires humane treatment of prisoners.
It's a complicated issue that requires careful treatment.
The book's treatment of this important issue is unimpressive.
Previous treatments of this topic have ignored some key issues.
The patient required immediate medical treatment.
She is receiving treatment for cancer.
The drug has been approved as a treatment for AIDS.
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