remediation

noun

re·​me·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən 

: the act or process of remedying

remediation of reading problems

Examples of remediation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reducing exposure to persistent, bioaccumulative contaminants requires a combination of regulatory measures that prevent their release and remediation strategies that remove or neutralize existing pollution. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Productivity and profit gains alone can simply conceal the rising exception handling, administration, remediation and accountability costs. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

High-pressure gas can travel up these pathways and escape into non-target zones unless operators complete rigorous pre-injection remediation. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

If the rug requires mold or mildew remediation, consult a professional rug cleaner. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remediation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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