remediation
noun
re·me·di·a·tion
ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən 
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of reading problems
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Wogan said the company expects to build out the property and complete environmental remediations by the end of 2026.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The company agreed to a $600 million settlement to residents affected by the derailment and must pay for all costs associated with a complete remediation of the affected area.
—Michael F. Gorman, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Grade Lane from Crittenden Drive to Knopp Avenue remains closed to local access as construction and remediation work continues.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Oakland County has invested more than $640,000 in Legionella remediation and preventive measures after a custodial employee tested positive for the disease last fall.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The company agreed to a $600 million settlement to residents affected by the derailment and must pay for all costs associated with a complete remediation of the affected area.
—Michael F. Gorman, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Grade Lane from Crittenden Drive to Knopp Avenue remains closed to local access as construction and remediation work continues.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Oakland County has invested more than $640,000 in Legionella remediation and preventive measures after a custodial employee tested positive for the disease last fall.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Remediation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remediation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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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
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