treatment

word · lemma: treat

/ˈtɹitmənt/
TREET-muhnt
/tɹˈiːtmənt/
TREET-muhnt

Definition

Medical care given to help cure or control an illness or injury. It can also mean the way someone is treated or how something is handled in a particular context.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used for medicine and health: 'cancer treatment', 'get treatment', 'respond to treatment'. It is also common in phrases like 'special treatment' and 'the treatment of workers'. For behavior, it is more formal than 'how someone acts toward you'.

Example Sentences

The doctor started a new treatment for her back pain.

basic

He is getting treatment at the hospital now.

basic

The workers complained about the unfair treatment they received.

basic

The treatment seems to be working, but she still feels tired.

natural

I don't expect special treatment — I just want a clear answer.

natural

Her treatment of new employees really affects the whole team.

natural