mitigation
noun
mit·i·ga·tion
ˌmi-tə-ˈgā-shən 
plural mitigations
: the act of mitigating something or the state of being mitigated : the process or result of making something less severe, dangerous, painful, harsh, or damaging
mitigation of suffering
mitigation of punishment
There was, in sum, a period during the Cold War … when a mitigation of the Cold War, including a renegotiation of some of its most troublesome tensions, was possible or even probable.—
John Lukacs
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Realistically the environmental footprint of animal agriculture could be considered in a more nuanced manner because there are significant mitigation options being applied and realistically the livestock sector will continue to play a significant role in the food supply.
—Steven Savage, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2022, less than 2% of the $811 billion in global philanthropic giving went to climate mitigation, but with the growing urgency of the climate crisis, philanthropic institutions are signaling greater ambition to mobilize more funds where they're most needed.
—Klaus Schwab, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
The platform offers a suite of advanced security testing and defense technology to AI/ML teams, facilitating AI risk mitigation, accelerated compliance and time-to-market, effective governance, and the protection of brand and intellectual property.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The panel recommends the Service has integrated communications, a mandatory situation report when a protectee arrives, better counter-drone technologies and an advanced line of site mitigations.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Steven Savage, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2022, less than 2% of the $811 billion in global philanthropic giving went to climate mitigation, but with the growing urgency of the climate crisis, philanthropic institutions are signaling greater ambition to mobilize more funds where they're most needed.
—Klaus Schwab, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
The platform offers a suite of advanced security testing and defense technology to AI/ML teams, facilitating AI risk mitigation, accelerated compliance and time-to-market, effective governance, and the protection of brand and intellectual property.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The panel recommends the Service has integrated communications, a mandatory situation report when a protectee arrives, better counter-drone technologies and an advanced line of site mitigations.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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mitigation
noun
mit·i·ga·tion
ˌmit-ə-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act of mitigating or state of being mitigated
the cure, prevention, or mitigation of disease—Encyclopedia Americana
Encyclopedia Americana2
: something that mitigates
a large number of drugs and mitigations … at the clinic—The Journal of the American Medical Association
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