noun · neutral
treatment
/ˈtriːtmənt/TREAT·ment
The way something or someone is handled, dealt with, or medically cared for.
Examples
“He is receiving treatment for his injury.”
“The new chemical requires special treatment before disposal.”
“Fair treatment of employees boosts morale.”
Band 8 sentence
“Early diagnosis and prompt treatment significantly improve the patient’s long-term prognosis.”
Collocations
- receive treatment
- medical treatment
- special treatment
Word family
Common mistakes
She is taking a treatment for flu.→She is receiving treatment for the flu. / She is undergoing treatment for the flu.
They gave him a special treatement.→They gave him special treatment.
Say it for a higher band
5fixing→6therapy→7+treatment
Synonyms
therapy
care
Easily confused
therapy
“After the accident he required therapy to regain muscle strength, and ongoing treatment to prevent infection.”
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