remediation
UK: rɪˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən | US: rɪˌmidiˈeɪʃən
n. the act or process of correcting a fault or deficiency
n. (environmental science) the process of removing pollutants or contaminants from soil, water, etc.
The word "remediation" originates from Latin remediare ("to heal again"), combining re- (indicating repetition) and mederi ("to heal"). The root med- appears in many medical terms (e.g., "medicine," "medicinal"). Over time, the term expanded beyond physical healing to include corrective actions in education, environmental cleanup, and problem-solving. The suffix -ation solidifies its noun form, denoting the process or result of the action.
The school implemented a remediation program for students struggling in math.
Environmental remediation is crucial for restoring contaminated industrial sites.
Software bugs require prompt remediation to ensure system security.
The therapist suggested cognitive remediation to improve the patient’s memory.
Oil spill remediation efforts involved both chemical and biological methods.