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containment

nounfemininetécnico/kõ.tẽˈsɐ̃w/medium

con·ten·ção

Definition

The action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.
Cost containment is necessary.
The containment of the pandemic was a challenge.
Common collocations
cost containmentdamage containment

Etymology

Do latim 'continentia'

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