treatment

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the way you behave toward someone or deal with a situation.

n. the manner in which someone or something is handled, dealt with, or behaved toward.

“The staff complained about the unfair treatment they received from the manager.”

“The diplomat demanded equal treatment for all citizens, regardless of their political affiliations or social standing.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science

n. the use of a substance or process to protect or change something.

n. the application of a substance or process to a material to preserve it or alter its properties.

“This wood needs a special treatment to protect it from the rain.”

“The industrial plant uses a multi-stage chemical treatment to ensure the wastewater is safe before it is released into the river.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Theater Technical

n. a short summary of a story for a movie.

n. a prose document that outlines the plot, characters, and themes of a film before the screenplay is written.

“The director read the treatment and decided to fund the full script.”

“The screenwriter submitted a twenty-page treatment that detailed the narrative arc and character development for the proposed historical drama.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal

n. rough or cruel behavior toward someone, often as a punishment.

n. harsh, violent, or punitive handling of a person; often used euphemistically.

“The prisoners were given the silent treatment for breaking the rules.”

“The captured spy knew he would receive the full treatment from his interrogators if he refused to cooperate.”