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Definition of remediation

remediation

/rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
re · me · di · a · tion
Adverb:remedially
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Plural:remediations
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Adjective:remedial
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• noun

1

The action of remedying something, in particular of reversing or stopping environmental damage.

Example

"The environmental agency oversaw the soil remediation project at the former industrial site."

2

The giving of remedial teaching or therapy to help students overcome learning difficulties or skill deficits.

Example

"Early reading remediation helps struggling first-graders catch up with their peers."

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• Rhymes for remediation

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remedial
remedially
remediate
remediation
remedy
remember
rememberer

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin remediare ('to heal, cure'), from Latin remedium ('a cure, medicine'), formed from re- ('again') and mederi ('to heal').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Remediation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/remediation
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