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

Originally slated for completion in fall 2024, project delays allowed KI to start work on the building quickly after the fire — albeit with the new work of smoke damage remediation — and the decision to stay faithful to the sanctuary’s look became even more salient. —Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

Any refunds, discounts or other remediations FIFA gave to California ticket buyers affected by post-purchase category changes. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026

That is why the current remediation proposal matters. —Michelle De La Uz, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026

Getting proper testing and remediation often requires persistence and, in many cases, outside expertise. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 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