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 would also support a shift away from blanket LNT applications, particularly in environmental cleanup, where the stakes involve billions of dollars and decades of remediation. —Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Even after remediation, the consequences of human activity make the area a priority for restoration and conservation work. —Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

The department drafted an improvement plan, but Renken refused to cooperate in the remediation process, UWM records said. —Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025

The government attorneys argued on Lake's behalf that Abramowitz should have gone through administrative remediation. —David Folkenflik, NPR, 28 Aug. 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