remediation
gb/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
orvoslás, kármentesítés, felzárkóztatás, elhárítás, javítás
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
orvoslás
C1
Usage pattern:
remediation of [a problem/fault/deficiency]
The audit found several issues that require immediate remediation.
Az audit több olyan problémát tárt fel, amelyek azonnali orvoslást igényelnek.
The company promised remediation of the safety failures by the end of the year.
A vállalat az év végéig a biztonsági hiányosságok orvoslását ígérte.
Successful remediation depends on understanding the cause of the problem, not just treating the symptoms.
Learner examples
The report listed the problems and suggested remediation.
A jelentés felsorolta a problémákat, és orvoslást javasolt.
The school needs a clear remediation plan.
Az iskolának világos tervre van szüksége a hiányosságok orvoslására.
Common mistake:
Remediation is usually formal or technical; in everyday speech, fixing or dealing with the problem is often more natural.
Meaning
Correcting a problem or fault
Collocations
immediate remediation
|effective remediation
|remediation process
|remediation plan
|remediation measures
|remediation efforts
|issue remediation
|risk remediation
|compliance remediation
|remediation work
Synonyms
correction (more general and often less formal)
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rectification (very formal; emphasizes putting something right)
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repair (more often physical or practical)
Antonyms
neglect (failure to deal with the problem)
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deterioration (the problem gets worse rather than being corrected)
Themes
business
|law
|quality_control
|compliance
Definition
formal action taken to fix a problem or weakness
The process of correcting, improving, or making up for a problem, fault, or deficiency.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
remediation of [contaminated land/water/buildings]
The old factory site will need soil remediation before homes can be built there.
A régi gyár területén talajkármentesítésre lesz szükség, mielőtt lakóházakat lehetne ott építeni.
Groundwater remediation continued for years after the chemical spill.
A talajvíz kármentesítése a vegyi anyag kiömlése után évekig folytatódott.
The city hired a contractor to manage the environmental remediation of the riverbank.
Learner examples
The land was unsafe before remediation.
A terület a kármentesítés előtt nem volt biztonságos.
Remediation removed the dangerous chemicals from the site.
A kármentesítés eltávolította a veszélyes vegyi anyagokat a területről.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse remediation with remedy. Remediation is the process; a remedy is a solution or treatment.
Meaning
Cleaning up contamination
Collocations
environmental remediation
|site remediation
|soil remediation
|groundwater remediation
|contamination remediation
|brownfield remediation
|remediation project
|remediation contractor
|remediation costs
|remediation standards
Synonyms
cleanup (more common and less technical)
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decontamination (emphasizes removing harmful substances)
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restoration (emphasizes returning a place to a better condition)
Antonyms
contamination (the pollution or harmful condition being corrected)
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pollution (the introduction of harmful substances rather than their removal)
Themes
environment
|construction
|public_health
|real_estate
Definition
cleaning up pollution or dangerous substances in a place
The process of removing, containing, or reducing pollution, hazardous substances, or contamination in land, water, air, or buildings.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
remediation in [a subject]; remediation for [students/learners]
Students who failed the placement test were offered math remediation.
A szintfelmérőn megbukott diákoknak matematikai felzárkóztatást ajánlottak fel.
The school uses short assessments to decide who needs remediation.
Az iskola rövid felmérésekkel dönti el, kinek van szüksége felzárkóztatásra.
Effective reading remediation often combines phonics practice with guided reading.
Learner examples
He needs remediation in math.
Felzárkóztatásra van szüksége matematikából.
The course includes remediation for weak writing skills.
A tanfolyam felzárkóztatást is tartalmaz a gyenge íráskészség javítására.
Common mistake:
Remediation in education is not punishment; it means extra help to reach the expected level.
Meaning
Support for learning gaps
Collocations
academic remediation
|reading remediation
|math remediation
|remediation class
|remediation course
|remediation program
|skills remediation
|targeted remediation
|remediation support
|remediation strategy
Synonyms
remedial instruction (more specific; refers directly to teaching)
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intervention (broader; can include many kinds of support)
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tutoring (often one-to-one or small-group help)
Antonyms
enrichment (extra advanced learning rather than help with gaps)
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acceleration (moving ahead faster rather than reviewing needed skills)
Themes
education
|school
|learning
Definition
extra teaching to help students learn things they missed or did not understand
Teaching or support designed to help learners correct gaps in knowledge or skills and reach an expected level.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
remediation of [vulnerabilities/issues/incidents]
The security team prioritized remediation of the most serious vulnerabilities.
A biztonsági csapat a legsúlyosabb sebezhetőségek elhárítását kezelte prioritásként.
Automated remediation can close some configuration issues within minutes.
Az automatizált elhárítás perceken belül meg tud oldani néhány konfigurációs problémát.
Each remediation ticket must include evidence that the vulnerability was fixed.
Learner examples
The update helped with vulnerability remediation.
A frissítés segített a sebezhetőségek elhárításában.
The team started remediation after the security scan.
A csapat a biztonsági vizsgálat után megkezdte az elhárítást.
Common mistake:
In cybersecurity, remediation means fixing the issue; mitigation may only reduce the risk without fully fixing it.
Meaning
Fixing technical vulnerabilities
Collocations
vulnerability remediation
|security remediation
|incident remediation
|bug remediation
|risk remediation
|patch remediation
|automated remediation
|remediation workflow
|remediation ticket
|remediation deadline
Synonyms
patching (more specific; usually means installing software updates)
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mitigation (may reduce risk without completely fixing the problem)
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resolution (general term for solving an issue)
Antonyms
exploitation (attackers use the weakness instead of fixing it)
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exposure (the system remains open to risk)
Themes
technology
|cybersecurity
|software
|business
Definition
fixing a security or technical problem after it is found
The process of fixing software defects, security vulnerabilities, configuration problems, or technical incidents after they have been identified.
Grammar
Dictionary form
remediation
IPA
GB/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
re - medi - ation (3 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: remediation
- Plural: remediations
Expressions
mold remediation
1/mˈoʊld ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Removing mold safely
removing mold from a building and trying to stop it from coming back
Examples
- The inspection found black mold, so the buyers requested mold remediation before closing.
- Professional mold remediation may be needed if the growth has spread behind the walls.
- The landlord paid for mold remediation after a pipe leaked for several weeks.
Learner examples
- The house needed mold remediation.
- Mold remediation made the room safe again.
remediation costs
1/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən kˈɔsts/
fixed phrase
business
Cost of corrective action
the money needed to fix or clean up a problem
Examples
- The buyer asked the seller to cover the remediation costs for the contaminated soil.
- Remediation costs rose sharply after additional damage was discovered.
- The budget includes legal fees, testing, and remediation costs.
Learner examples
- The remediation costs were high.
- Who will pay the remediation costs?
remediation plan
1/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən plˈæn/
fixed phrase
business
Plan to fix problems
a plan that explains how problems will be fixed
Examples
- The regulator gave the bank 30 days to submit a remediation plan.
- A good remediation plan should assign owners, deadlines, and evidence of completion.
- The project cannot move forward until the remediation plan is approved.
Learner examples
- We need a remediation plan for these errors.
- The team wrote a remediation plan.
remediation program
1/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
formal
Organized corrective support
an organized program that helps fix problems or learning gaps
Examples
- The university created a remediation program for students who struggled in first-year math.
- The company launched a remediation program after the compliance review.
- Managers must track whether the remediation program is actually reducing errors.
Learner examples
- The students joined a remediation program.
- The company started a remediation program.
remediation work
1/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
formal
Practical fixing work
the work done to fix or clean up a problem
Examples
- Remediation work on the contaminated site is expected to take six months.
- The report says remediation work must begin before the building can reopen.
- Some remediation work can be completed remotely by the IT team.
Learner examples
- The remediation work starts Monday.
- They finished the remediation work last week.
site remediation
1/sˈaɪt ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Cleaning a contaminated site
cleaning up a polluted or unsafe place
Examples
- Site remediation began after tests found fuel in the groundwater.
- Developers must complete site remediation before the old industrial land can be reused.
- The agency published new standards for site remediation near residential areas.
Learner examples
- Site remediation took two years.
- The land needs site remediation before construction.