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

Turning pressure into lasting change requires workers to remain at the center, backed by real enforcement, remediation, and the freedom to organize. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Post-deployment remediation costs far more and invites scrutiny that damages trust. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Carcinogenic chemicals known as furans and dioxins were also found in the ash, though not at levels that crossed certain public health remediation thresholds. — Angus Chen, STAT, 22 July 2026

The museums remain open as monitoring and remediation efforts continue. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 July 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