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

Among them, an estimated 20% are exiled from standing homes, trapped in an endless cycle of testing, remediation and reevaluation for toxic contaminants — and met with resistance from insurers at every turn.

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BHP said that it would appeal the ruling, and that the U.K. legal action replicates remediation and compensation already established in Brazil.

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She and her family have remained displaced since January as remediation continues on her home, which was under construction when the fire broke out.

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"Closing schools will allow testing and remediation to occur as soon as possible".

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Macquarie’s analysts point out that the miss was driven by remediation costs and tell clients in a note that underlying trends appeared reasonable.

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When To Use

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.