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

Health officials said the accelerated remediation effort is intended to reduce any potential risk while the investigation continues. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Lineage has wrapped portions of the building with a temporary material meant to contain debris, reduce odors and dampen noise during the remediation process. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

The Art Newspaper reports that the bacteria was discovered during routine monthly testing earlier this week and that the institution quickly complied with the city’s remediation requirements. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026

According to Wzorek, remediation measures may include disinfecting and flushing plumbing fixtures, adjusting hot water temperatures, and routinely flushing the building’s water system. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 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