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Intervention

Definition:

A noun that refers to an act of interfering or taking action to alter a course of events, especially to prevent or improve a situation.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The act or process of intervening, usually with the intention to modify or improve a situation.

Example Sentence: The teacher's intervention helped the struggling student catch up with the rest of the class.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The act of a third party getting involved in a dispute or conflict between two or more parties in order to facilitate a resolution.

Example Sentence: The United Nations sent a peacekeeping mission as an intervention to help negotiate a cease-fire in the war-torn region.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A planned program or activity designed to address a specific issue or problem, usually relating to health or behavior.

Example Sentence: The government launched a nationwide intervention to combat the increasing rates of smoking among teenagers.

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Sense 4:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to a region or area specific to a particular locale or locality.

Example Sentence: The intervention approach may vary depending on the specific cultural nuances of the local community.

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