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UK/["/ˈtriːtmənt/"]/US/["/ˈtriːtmənt/"]/

Meaning of Treatment

In simple words: How you help someone with an illness or problem.

Treatment in a sentence

  • The doctor's treatment for the illness was highly effective.
  • She received treatment at the clinic for her knee injury.
  • The new treatment methods improve patient outcomes.
  • Equal treatment for all employees is crucial in a fair workplace.
  • The treatment of animals in the shelter was commendable.
  • He felt that her treatment of his ideas was dismissive.

How to use Treatment

Use 'treatment' when talking about medical care. It's appropriate in both everyday and professional contexts, but avoid casual conversations where more informal language is expected.

Grammar pattern

treatment + of/for + condition

Memory hint

Think of 'treat' like giving special care, as if someone is on a 'treat-ment'.

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Collocations with Treatment

Opposites of Treatment

Common mistakes with Treatment

  • Confused with 'management' (which is broader and can include treatment as part of it).
  • Using it incorrectly as a verb; 'treat' is the verb form.
  • Mixing up 'treatment' with 'therapy' (which can be specific types of treatment).

Compare Treatment with Care, Therapy, Intervention, Remedy, Solution

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Frequently asked questions about Treatment

What does Treatment mean?

How you help someone with an illness or problem.

What is the definition of Treatment?

something that is done to cure an illness or injury, or to make somebody look and feel good

How do you use Treatment in a sentence?

The doctor's treatment for the illness was highly effective.

Can you give another example of Treatment?

She received treatment at the clinic for her knee injury.

What are synonyms for Treatment?

Common alternatives include care, therapy, intervention, remedy, solution.

What is the opposite of Treatment?

Opposite meanings include neglect, abandon, ignore.

What words go with Treatment?

It commonly pairs with emergency, immediate, prompt, course, get, have, receive, decision, option, centre/​center, in treatment, treatment for, favourable/​favorable, preferential, special, get, have, receive, exhaustive, systematic, lengthy, sewage, water, facility, plant, works.

What are common mistakes when using Treatment?

Confused with 'management' (which is broader and can include treatment as part of it). Using it incorrectly as a verb; 'treat' is the verb form. Mixing up 'treatment' with 'therapy' (which can be specific types of treatment).

How do you pronounce Treatment?

US: /["/ˈtriːtmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtriːtmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Treatment?

Use 'treatment' when talking about medical care. It's appropriate in both everyday and professional contexts, but avoid casual conversations where more informal language is expected.

What CEFR level is Treatment?

"Treatment" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.