Standard Lemma guide

treating

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈtɹiːtɪŋ/
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  • CMU ARPABET: T R IY1 T IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

Treatment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The practice of men providing young women ("charity girls") with entertainment outings, gifts, etc. in exchange for companionship and intimate activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The electoral offence of offering an inducement such as food, drink or entertainment to a voter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Commonwealth, UK, uncountable

Topics: law

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4

verb

Meaning 4

present participle and gerund of treat

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

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Real reading context

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