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intervention

/ɪn.tərˈvɛn.ʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does intervention mean?

noun, verb

The act of intervening, or the state of being involved in a situation in order to influence or control it. A planned action or operation to improve or correct a situation.

Example

"The government's intervention in the economy helped to stabilize the market."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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