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

Within just the cybersecurity space, AI is helping companies accelerate code remediation, cut down on defect backlogs faster and improve business resiliency. —Daniel Kendzior, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025

Such remediation costs may be covered by the tenant’s renter’s insurance policy, or perhaps by your own policy. —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025

Both contaminants have been found in groundwater across the state, requiring costly remediation or filtration to protect residents. —Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025

There’s also environmental remediation work that needs to be done. —Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remediation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

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