Treatment | Mean of treatment in English Dictionary

/ˈtriːtmənt/

• Noun
• the way that you think of and act toward someone or something
1. We don't deserve such rude treatment. [=we don't deserve to be treated so rudely]
2. 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]
3. We want to ensure equal treatment for everyone.
4. The law requires humane treatment of prisoners.
• the way that you deal with or discuss a subject
1. It's a complicated issue that requires careful treatment.
2. 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.]
3. The book's treatment of this important issue is unimpressive.
• something that deals with or discusses a subject
1. Previous treatments of this topic have ignored some key issues.
2. an interesting treatment

• something that deals with a disease, injury, etc., in order to make someone feel better or become healthy again
1. The patient required immediate medical treatment.
2. She is receiving treatment for cancer.
3. a treatment facility [=a place where you can get medical care]
4. The drug has been approved as a treatment for AIDS.
5. cancer treatments
• something that you use or do to feel and look healthy or attractive
1. Mud is sometimes used as a skin treatment.
2. She went to a spa for a beauty treatment.
• 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.
1. A special treatment is used to kill bacteria in water.
2. This treatment will protect the wood from rotting.
3. The instruments are sterilized by treatment with alcohol.
4. a waste/sewage treatment plant