remediation

noun

re·​me·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce remediation (audio)
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of reading problems

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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 At the high end of the spectrum, Bitdefender Ultimate combines the top-tier Bitdefender Total Security with Bitdefender Premium VPN, Bitdefender Password Manager, and the company’s identity theft monitoring and remediation system. PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024 That's partly because the U.S. likes to complete its investigations and remediation into a cyberattack before responding — which can take months, sometimes years. Sam Sabin, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024 Duggan drew nearly $1 billion of federal money into the city, using it on housing, blight remediation, recreational and infrastructure improvements. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for remediation 

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of remediation was in 1818

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“Remediation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remediation. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

remediation

noun
re·​me·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌmēd-ē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce remediation (audio)
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of reading problems

Medical Definition

remediation

noun
re·​me·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌmēd-ē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce remediation (audio)
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of learning disabilities

Legal Definition

remediation

noun
re·​me·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce remediation (audio)
1
: the act or process of remedying
2
: the act or process of remediating
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