remediation

American  

[ri-mee-dee-ey-shuhn] / rɪˌmi diˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the correction of something bad or defective.

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remediation British  

/ rɪˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

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

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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of remediation

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

Their insurer, the Fair Plan, in October denied their claims for remediation, telling them in a letter that the policy covers smoke-damage claims only where there was “direct physical loss observed.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's not only revocation but it also has to include remediation, taking responsibility for the destruction," he told AFP.

From Barron's

The company also announced a remediation plan to enhance its reporting practices.

From Barron's

The company also announced a remediation plan to enhance its reporting practices.

From Barron's

Kyndryl indicated that it was developing a remediation plan, but didn’t provide details, saying more information would come in a now-delayed quarterly securities filing.

From Barron's