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

The manager said move-ins had been paused during remediation work. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The Fed has long blamed a range of factors for the cost overruns, including a spike in inflation, unexpected expenses such as asbestos remediation, and additional demands from review agencies. — Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

Drones equipped with cameras and sensors can provide inspection for hard-to-reach areas, capture detailed imagery and identify areas requiring remediation. — Natalie Lemke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

According to Donica, one other major piece of the puzzle remains — figuring out who will take over Piney Point once remediation is complete. — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remediation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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