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

Although the site closed in 1988 and some remediation has occurred, the PCE levels there remain so high that the state and owner recently signed an agreement that it would not be redeveloped for housing, a daycare or a hospital. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024

Some states require licenses to perform mold remediation work, but those licenses usually involve 24 hours classes and payment of a fee. —Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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