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

Recent Examples on the Web More than 40 ground monitoring wells are in place, and this spring, chemical remediation steps are planned to reduce the level of TCEs in the groundwater, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024 Milano suggested that instead of fines, the county should require developers to post bonds that could be pulled, and the money used for remediation. Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2024 The port authority had by then gotten title from the city to all the rest of the land around the park that had undergone environmental remediation. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024 The city is now redistributing unspent funds to other providers to keep SDC's weatherization, lead remediation, and home repair services going. Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for remediation 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Remediation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remediation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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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