Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
containment
noun
/kənˈteɪn.mənt/
Definition
The action of keeping something within limits.
Examples
- The government implemented measures for the containment of the virus.
- Containment of the spill was essential to protect the environment.
- In psychology, the concept of containment can refer to managing emotions effectively.
Meaning
Containment refers to the practice of keeping something under control or preventing it from spreading beyond a certain area.
Synonyms
- Control
- Restriction
- Limitation
- Confinement
