treating
ˈtriːtɪŋ
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Definition of treating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
problem-solvinginvolved in dealing with a problem or issue
  • The treating team is working on the new project.
addressing handling managing
2.
healthcareTECH.related to providing medical careTECH.
  • The treating doctor monitored the patient's progress.
curative healing
3.
processTECH.involving the application of a processTECH.
  • The treating solution was applied to the fabric.
processing treat

Noun

medicineTECH.process of giving medical or technical careTECH.
  • The treating of the wound took several hours.
life force
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Expressions with treating

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doctor who regularly cares for and manages one specific patient's illness
The treating physician updated the chart after examining the patient this morning.

Origin of treating

Old French, traiter (to handle) + -ing (action)

Terms with treating included in their meaning

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medical facility
large building for treating serious illnesses or injuries
health treatment
substances used for treating illness or injury
veterinary
veterinarian treating animals
medical
study and practice of diagnosing and treating diseases
medical
medicine for treating coughs, usually in liquid form
strong medicine
prescription liquid for treating severe coughs
action
act of speaking or treating someone without respect
armed forces care
hospital for treating members of the armed forces

Examples of treating in a sentence

  • The treating staff handled the emergency efficiently.
  • The treating nurse administered the medication carefully.
  • Treating staff must wear protective gear at all times.
  • The treating agent improved the material's durability.
  • Treating chemicals were added to the water supply.
  • The treating of her infection required a week of IV antibiotics.

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  1. French:traitant, traitement, ...
  2. German:behandelnd, Behandlung, ...
  3. Italian:impegnato, trattamento, ...
  4. Spanish:encargado, tratamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:responsável, tratamento, ...
  6. Chinese:正在处理的, 治疗, ...
  7. Japanese:対処している, 治療, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَالِج, مُعَالَجَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְטַפֵּל, טִיפּוּל, ...
  10. Russian:занимающийся, лечение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирішуючий, лікування, ...
  12. Hindi:निपटारा, उपचार, ...
treat
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Definition of treat - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
behaviorbehave towards someone in a specific way
  • She always treats her friends with kindness.
deal with handle
2.
discusshandle a subject in writing or speaking
  • The book treats the topic in great detail.
3.
chemistryTECH.subject to a chemical or other actionTECH.
  • The wood is treated to prevent decay.
handle process refine

Noun

1.
indulgent giftitem given to someone as a pleasure or indulgence
  • She bought ice cream as a treat for the kids..
gift indulgence present
2.
pleasurable eventspecial pleasure or entertainment offered to someone
  • The concert was a real treat for the fans..
delight pleasure
3.
petsspecial snack for pets
  • I gave the dog a treat for being good.
reward snack
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Images of treat

  • treat: item given to someone as a pleasure or indulgence
    item given to someone as a pleasure or indulgence
  • treat: special snack for pets
    special snack for pets

Expressions with treat

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offer to pay for someone else's expenses
Lunch is on me today, it's my treat.
offer to pay for a meal or entertainment
She will stand treat for the movie tickets tonight.
promise to pay the whole cost for others in a friendly way
"It's my treat," she said, grabbing the check before anyone else.
someone pays for others' expenses
Don't worry about the bill, it's my treat.
indulge in something special for oneself
She decided to treat herself to a spa day.
show great respect and care to someone
They always treat their guests like royalty.

Origin of treat

Old French, traiter (to handle)

Examples of treat in a sentence

  • They treat their pets like family members.
  • The lecture treats climate policy from an economic perspective.
  • Her essay briefly treats the causes of the conflict.
  • The fabric is treated to resist stains.
  • They treated the metal to prevent rusting.
  • He treated his friends to a homemade dinner.

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  1. French:traiter, gâterie, ...
  2. German:behandeln, Leckerbissen, ...
  3. Italian:trattare, sfizio, ...
  4. Spanish:tratar, regalo especial, ...
  5. Portuguese:tratar, presente, ...
  6. Chinese:对待, 奖励, ...
  7. Japanese:接する, お菓子, ...
  8. Arabic:عَامَلَ, مُكَافَأَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִנְהוֹג, פִּינוּק, ...
  10. Russian:относиться, угощение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ставитися, ласощі, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यवहार करना, मिठाई, ...
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