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Meaning of
isolation
in English
isolation
us
//ˌaɪsəˈleɪ.ʃən//
uk
//ˌaɪsəˈlei.ʃən//
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Plural
isolations
Definitions
Noun
lack
of
diplomatic
relations
;
excluded
detached
or
separated
state
;
alone
away
from
others
;
solitary
The
researcher
spent
years
in
isolation
,
studying
the
effects
of
solitude
.
separating
a
patient
from
others
(
disease
control
)
The
hospital
put
the
patient
in
isolation
to
prevent
the
spread
of
infection
.
separate
or
disconnected
condition
The
island's
isolation
made
it
difficult
for
rescue
teams
to
reach
the
survivors
.
state
of
being
alone
(
separated
from
others
)
The
scientist's
isolation
from
the
rest
of
the
team
hindered
the
progress
of
the
project
.
obtaining
an
element
from
compounds
;
purifying
The
laboratory
technician
achieved
isolation
of
the
rare
metal
through
a
complex
process
.
controlling
transaction
visibility
(
database
management
)
The
database
administrator
configured
the
isolation
level
to
ensure
data
consistency
.
suppressing
harmful
thoughts
(
psychological
defense
)
The
therapist
helped
her
patient
achieve
emotional
isolation
from
the
traumatic
memories
.