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

This has helped streamline the logistics of launching high-quality tests quickly, enabling better remediation, retesting and translation of findings into business-relevant language for developers and executives. —Gunter Ollmann, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

Mannan was brought into the district for a period starting in April to support lead hazard remediation, guide inspections and advise the district on its lead action plan. —Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025

Plumbers, electricians and mold remediation services should be licensed. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025

With remediation of the grassy field in the hands of the Second District Appellate Court, Marie Tipsord, an attorney with the board, said the removal or capping of the coal ash ponds is in the hands of the IEPA, which must issue a permit for the work. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 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