remediation
noun
re·me·di·a·tion
ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən 
: the act or process of remedying
remediation of reading problems
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Technologies developed in Germany could inform future remediation efforts in the United States.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Some preliminary plans include abatement of asbestos and remediation of mold throughout the buildings.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
While visions for parks and private development have come forward over the years — including when private developer Sunflower Redevelopment LLC purchased the site in 2005 — federal funding shortages and ongoing remediation efforts have pushed those dreams down the road.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The federal remediation manager, Deml, who previously led Vermont’s corrections department, and a spokesperson for Adams didn’t respond to messages seeking comment.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Some preliminary plans include abatement of asbestos and remediation of mold throughout the buildings.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
While visions for parks and private development have come forward over the years — including when private developer Sunflower Redevelopment LLC purchased the site in 2005 — federal funding shortages and ongoing remediation efforts have pushed those dreams down the road.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The federal remediation manager, Deml, who previously led Vermont’s corrections department, and a spokesperson for Adams didn’t respond to messages seeking comment.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Remediation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remediation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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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
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