treatment

Definitions

1. noun

   The way someone or something is dealt with.

   Examples

   • The patient responded well to treatment.
   • The prisoners complained about their treatment.
2. noun

   Medical care for an illness or injury.

   Examples

   • She is getting treatment for a broken arm.
   • The new treatment helped many patients.
   ≈course
3. noun

   A process that protects something or gives it new qualities.

   Examples

   • The wood went through a treatment to resist rot.
   • A special treatment made the fabric waterproof.
4. noun

   A formal piece of writing that explains a subject.

   Examples

   • He published a long treatment of the region's history.
   • Her treatment of the topic was widely praised.
5. noun

   A short summary of an idea for a film.

   Examples

   • The writer sent a treatment to the studio.
   • She wrote a short treatment before pitching the full script.
6. noun

   In old-fashioned use, a treat or enjoyable entertainment.

   Examples

   • The villagers enjoyed a fine treatment at the fair.
   • It was quite a treatment to see such performers.
7. noun

   In informal speech, a harsh punishment.

   Examples

   • He was naughty, so give him the treatment.
   • Even if you backed the government, you could still get the treatment.