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remediation
noun
re·me·di·a·tion
ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən
: 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
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1818, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near remediation
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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
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of reading problems
Medical Definition
remediation
noun
re·me·di·a·tion
ri-ˌmēd-ē-ˈā-shən
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of learning disabilities
Legal Definition
remediation
noun
re·me·di·a·tion
ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən
1
: the act or process of remedying
2
: the act or process of remediating
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