containment
noun
con·tain·ment
kən-ˈtān-mənt 
1
: the act, process, or means of keeping something within limits
the containment of health costs
2
: the policy, process, or result of preventing the expansion of a hostile power or ideology
Examples of containment in a Sentence
The company's hazardous waste containment plan is being reviewed.
The government needs to adopt a containment strategy.
Recent Examples on the Web
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, talk of containment has resurfaced.
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Richard Babcock, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
Plastic is acceptable for lighter-duty containment, while more durable materials may be necessary when stowing heavier items.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
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Richard Babcock, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
Plastic is acceptable for lighter-duty containment, while more durable materials may be necessary when stowing heavier items.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for containment
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“Containment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/containment. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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