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

In turn, this could have broad implications for biogeochemical remediation of groundwater. —New Atlas, 21 June 2025

Those core competencies and extensive insider knowledge will be tested with the looming activist investor row, cybersecurity investigation, resultant remediation plans and likely shareholder litigation. —Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

The letter, sent June 3, calls for federal funding for soil testing and for further remediation at properties with soil contamination above California’s standards. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025

The remediation from the disaster is expected to extend into 2030, according to the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission. —Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 12 June 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