intervention

Words with a similar base: intervention

'intervention'

[intervention.n.01] as in: the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

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Examples:
it occurs without human intervention

'intervention'

[intervention.n.02] as in: a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

'intervention'

[interposition.n.02] as in: the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others

'intervention'

[intervention.n.04] as in: (law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings

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Examples:
the purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits

'intervention'

[treatment.n.01] as in: care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)