Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Containment.
Containment - as a noun
A policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully
Example: "Containment of communist expansion was a central principle of united states' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1975"
(physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor
The act of containing; keeping something from spreading
Example: "The containment of the aids epidemic"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
restraintHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The containment of hazardous materials is essential for the safety of workers."
"The containment strategy proved effective in controlling the spread of the virus."
"Proper waste containment is necessary to prevent environmental pollution."
"The containment of the fire required the efforts of multiple fire departments."
"The country implemented a policy of nuclear containment to prevent the proliferation of weapons."
Word Game Points
Is CONTAINMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, containment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTAINMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CONTAINMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, containment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTAINMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is CONTAINMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, containment is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTAINMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
