Dictionary

treatment

noun treat·ment \ˈtrēt-mənt\

: the way that you think of and act toward someone or something

: the way that you deal with or discuss a subject

: something that deals with or discusses a subject

Full Definition of TREATMENT

1
a :  the act or manner or an instance of treating someone or something :  handling, usage <the star requires careful treatment>
b :  the techniques or actions customarily applied in a specified situation
2
a :  a substance or technique used in treating
b :  an experimental condition
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First Known Use of TREATMENT

circa 1560
TREATMENT Defined for Kids

treatment

noun treat·ment \ˈtrēt-mənt\

Definition of TREATMENT for Kids

1
:  the act or manner of treating someone or something <The dog received rough treatment by his previous owners.>
2
:  medical or surgical care <The accident victim required immediate treatment.>
3
:  a substance or method used in treating <a treatment for acne> <waste treatment>
Medical Dictionary

treatment

noun treat·ment \ˈtrēt-mənt\

Medical Definition of TREATMENT

1
:  the action or manner of treating a patient medically or surgically <treatment of tuberculosis>
2
:  an instance of treating <the cure required many treatments>
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