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

Similar to Slack, the chat comprises several channels centered on topics including remediation, rebuilding, health and safety, mental health and legal support.

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"Years of underinvestment in maintenance and remediation means that even more public money now needs to be spent in order to stop them deteriorating at an even faster rate," he added.

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The proposed redevelopment of the site would require city approval and successful remediation of underground pollution overseen by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board.

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That includes homeowners and renters whose houses were destroyed and those whose homes are still standing but awaiting remediation and testing for toxins.

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Gonzalez has trained hundreds of workers on remediation efforts since January’s fires.

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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.