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intervention

Definition for intervention

noun as in the act of intervening

noun as in armed interference

Strongest matches

attack, invasion

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In the production phase, as long as there is a supply of the base material, there is little or no need for human intervention.

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"This gives us a foundation to explore future genetic or systems biology interventions that could improve retention or even enable biotransformation."

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"Families are waiting longer for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy, while early years settings struggle to meet the complex needs of young children requiring consistent, intensive intervention," it said.

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Many have echoed the same message: invest in early intervention, rebuild youth services, improve mental health access, strengthen collaboration between schools, police and families and give young people opportunities to thrive.

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These insights may help guide earlier intervention and possibly prevent disease onset.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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