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

Examples of remediation in a Sentence

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Krispy Kreme spent about $3 million on data breach remediation and saw a revenue loss of about $11 million due to the breach, the company reported in its fourth-quarter earnings in February. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025 Such remediation and restoration are what the Court undertakes herein. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 His administration had pledged $65 million in tent encampment work, and in addition to what the state is now set to pay out, the city spent about $1.7 million on site remediation and a settlement with the Brighton Park property’s owner. Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025 And although Wells will definitely save on expenses in remediation efforts, the bank still plans to invest into compliance. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 June 2025 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 10 Jul. 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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