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remediation
[ri-mee-dee-ey-shuhn]
noun
the correction of something bad or defective.
remediation
/ °ùɪˌ³¾¾±Ë»åɪˈ±ðɪʃə²Ô /
noun
the action of remedying something, esp the reversal or stopping of damage to the environment
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of remediation1
Example Sentences
"We have repeatedly called on the UK government to make available a dedicated Raac remediation fund, which they have unfortunately failed to do"
While the state has touted the project as habitat “restoration,†Cohen said he thinks a more precise description is “remediation.â€
In response to the results, the district stated it would restrict access to contaminated areas, complete follow-up sampling and work on remediation over the summer.
State officials said federal authorities are in charge of the wildfire recovery effort, including the decision on soil testing and remediation.
It said this figure came from "remediation costs and voluntary customer reimbursements", however this figure could change as a result of "potential losses, indemnification claims, and potential recoveries".
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When To Use
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.
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