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Intervention

Definition:

An intervention can refer to any action or process of interfering in a situation to bring about a desired outcome or change.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The intervention by a third party helped resolve the conflict.
• Verb: The counselor intervened to prevent the argument from escalating.

Senses and Usages:

1. Medical Intervention: In the medical field, intervention refers to a medical procedure, treatment, or action taken to improve a person's health or well-being.
   Example Sentence: The doctor recommended surgical intervention to treat the patient's condition.
2. Intervention in Education: In the field of education, intervention refers to targeted strategies or programs designed to support students who are struggling academically or behaviorally.
   Example Sentence: The school implemented an intervention program to help students with reading difficulties.

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