remediation

[ ri-mee-dee-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the correction of something bad or defective.

remediation

/ rɪˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. the action of remedying something, esp the reversal or stopping of damage to the environment

Word History and Origins

Origin of remediation¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; from Latin remediātiōn-, stem of remediātiō “act or process of healing,” equivalent to remediāt-, past participle stem of remediāre “to treat (successfully), cure” + -ion, noun suffix; remedy, -ation

Example Sentences

His first question was whether he could remove all the mold himself or whether he should hire a professional mold remediation company.

From Washington Blade

A 2020 review by consultant Kitchell found 101 Ash required up to $115 million in fixes, including asbestos remediation and upgrades to various building systems.

From Voice of San Diego

He said one estimate suggested the building could be occupiable with $20 million in upgrades rather than an early $115 million estimate that included asbestos remediation and a slew of needed building system upgrades.

From Voice of San Diego

In response to the Times story, Monroe School District said it prioritizes the health and safety of students and continues to work on remediation efforts.

From ProPublica

The company sets the tenor and pace of remediation, with NC DEQ providing supervision.

From Popular-Science

Insurance firms typically pick up the hefty bills for sinkhole remediation.

From The Daily Beast

More About Remediation

What does remediation mean?

Remediation is the act of remedying or correcting something that has been corrupted or that is deficient.

Remediation has two main usages. Environmental remediation is the removal of pollutants or the reversal of other environmental damage, especially in a particular location, to attempt to return it to its natural state. In education, remediation refers to instruction intended to fill gaps in a student’s core education.

Example: After years of legal battles, the chemical company finally agreed to begin remediation at the site of the former factory by removing toxins from the surrounding soil.

Where does remediation come from?

Remediation comes from the Latin verb remediāre (meaning “to cure”), which also gives us remedy. In its general sense, the first recorded use of remediation is from 1794, but its more specific uses are more recent. Its first recorded use in an educational context is from 1933 and its environmental sense only dates back to 1980.

Since its association with large-scale environmental damage has become well-established, remediation is now often used to refer to smaller-scale cleanups, especially in homes damaged by natural forces. Phrases like mold remediation and flood remediation are common search terms (that you’ll hopefully never have to use). In education, the word is often paired with a specific subject, in phrases like math remediation and reading remediation.

Did you know ... ?

What are some synonyms for remediation?

• correction
• redress
• reparation

What are some words that share a root or word element with remediation?

• remedy
• remedial
• remediable

What are some words that often get used in discussing remediation?

• education
• environment
• curriculum
• pollution

What are some words remediation may be commonly confused with?

• mediation
• remuneration

How is remediation used in real life?

Remediation isn’t limited to education and the environment—it can be used in any situation when something needs to be corrected or rectified.

We have moved to standard base grading for math in the Future Ready Academy at SESI. Students can go through remediation &retake as many times as they want.They earn the grade& keep the grade. No penalty for learning! Students like it! We are seeing results! Thanks to @fivemibal https://t.co/oy0HwZfdzZ

— Shonda Hensley (@_ShondaHensley) October 12, 2019

Remember Sears Canada? Many outstanding items left, including some $7 million for Alberta environmental remediation lawsuit. (Calgary North Hill store had gas station that experienced a leak in the 1990s requiring on-going cleanup).

— Jean-François Mezei (@jfmezei) November 4, 2019

This is a moment in journalism that will go down as a turning point in the history of the profession.

Facebook and Google have broken journalism for local newspapers with no hope of remediation. So, a creative new model for these institutions needed to be created. https://t.co/h5ZnBXZUU8

— Bryan William Jones (@BWJones) November 4, 2019

 

 

Try using remediation!

Is remediation used correctly in this sentence?

After seeing falling test scores in math, the school decided to implement more remediation to reinforce core skills.