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

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This includes the compromise, publication, theft and/or unauthorized use of their personal data, out-of-pocket costs associated with prevention, detection, recovery and remediation from identity theft or fraud, lost opportunity costs and lost wages and time. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 Unlike traditional remediation methods, this one uses nature’s own strategy for self-purification. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, Sorbara sees upside to Q4 oil production expectations due to the potential for incremental upside from the Harkey remediation wells. CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025 During the May 28 meeting, Crowley's office requested a follow-up meeting with MCTS to review budget deficit data and create a remediation plan before proceeding to alert the County Board and the public. Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remediation

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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“Remediation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remediation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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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