remediation

noun

re·​me·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce remediation (audio)
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of reading problems

Examples of remediation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But given the vagueness related to specifics of the violations, as well as the lack of clarity into a future remediation plan, Seko filed the complaint on June 1, seeking out an immediate unconditional reinstatement and a detailed audit report on the Entry Type 86 violations. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2024 Before Getting Started: Safety Precautions Take safety precautions when handling mildew and working with the cleaning agents used for mold and mildew remediation. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2024 The bigger challenge is the third building, a 334,000-square-foot factory that requires extensive remediation and renovation. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2024 Litigation has not yet ended, nor have payments of remediation to, for example, municipalities drawing water from contaminated aquifers. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for remediation 

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Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of remediation was in 1818

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Cite this Entry

“Remediation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remediation. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

remediation

noun
re·​me·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌmēd-ē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce remediation (audio)
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of reading problems

Medical Definition

remediation

noun
re·​me·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌmēd-ē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce remediation (audio)
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of learning disabilities

Legal Definition

remediation

noun
re·​me·​di·​a·​tion ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce remediation (audio)
1
: the act or process of remedying
2
: the act or process of remediating
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