remediation
gb/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/
C1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
formal
C1
process
1
Correcting a problem or fault
formal action taken to fix a problem or weakness
Padrão de uso:
remediation of [a problem/fault/deficiency]
Erro comum:
Remediation is usually formal or technical; in everyday speech, fixing or dealing with the problem is often more natural.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
neglect (failure to deal with the problem)
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deterioration (the problem gets worse rather than being corrected)
Colocações
immediate remediation
|effective remediation
|remediation process
|remediation plan
|remediation measures
|remediation efforts
|issue remediation
|risk remediation
|compliance remediation
|remediation work
Temas
business
|law
|quality_control
|compliance
Exemplos
- The audit found several issues that require immediate remediation.
- The company promised remediation of the safety failures by the end of the year.
- Successful remediation depends on understanding the cause of the problem, not just treating the symptoms.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The report listed the problems and suggested remediation.
- The school needs a clear remediation plan.
Substantivo
technical
C1
process
2
Cleaning up contamination
cleaning up pollution or dangerous substances in a place
Padrão de uso:
remediation of [contaminated land/water/buildings]
Erro comum:
Do not confuse remediation with remedy. Remediation is the process; a remedy is a solution or treatment.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
contamination (the pollution or harmful condition being corrected)
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pollution (the introduction of harmful substances rather than their removal)
Colocações
environmental remediation
|site remediation
|soil remediation
|groundwater remediation
|contamination remediation
|brownfield remediation
|remediation project
|remediation contractor
|remediation costs
|remediation standards
Temas
environment
|construction
|public_health
|real_estate
Exemplos
- The old factory site will need soil remediation before homes can be built there.
- Groundwater remediation continued for years after the chemical spill.
- The city hired a contractor to manage the environmental remediation of the riverbank.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The land was unsafe before remediation.
- Remediation removed the dangerous chemicals from the site.
Substantivo
technical
C1
process
3
Support for learning gaps
extra teaching to help students learn things they missed or did not understand
Padrão de uso:
remediation in [a subject]; remediation for [students/learners]
Erro comum:
Remediation in education is not punishment; it means extra help to reach the expected level.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
enrichment (extra advanced learning rather than help with gaps)
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acceleration (moving ahead faster rather than reviewing needed skills)
Colocações
academic remediation
|reading remediation
|math remediation
|remediation class
|remediation course
|remediation program
|skills remediation
|targeted remediation
|remediation support
|remediation strategy
Temas
education
|school
|learning
Exemplos
- Students who failed the placement test were offered math remediation.
- The school uses short assessments to decide who needs remediation.
- Effective reading remediation often combines phonics practice with guided reading.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He needs remediation in math.
- The course includes remediation for weak writing skills.
Substantivo
technical
C1
process
4
Fixing technical vulnerabilities
fixing a security or technical problem after it is found
Padrão de uso:
remediation of [vulnerabilities/issues/incidents]
Erro comum:
In cybersecurity, remediation means fixing the issue; mitigation may only reduce the risk without fully fixing it.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
exploitation (attackers use the weakness instead of fixing it)
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exposure (the system remains open to risk)
Colocações
vulnerability remediation
|security remediation
|incident remediation
|bug remediation
|risk remediation
|patch remediation
|automated remediation
|remediation workflow
|remediation ticket
|remediation deadline
Temas
technology
|cybersecurity
|software
|business
Exemplos
- The security team prioritized remediation of the most serious vulnerabilities.
- Automated remediation can close some configuration issues within minutes.
- Each remediation ticket must include evidence that the vulnerability was fixed.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The update helped with vulnerability remediation.
- The team started remediation after the security scan.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
remediation
AFI
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Sílabas e tonicidade
re - medi - ation (3 sílabas)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: remediation
- Plural: remediations
Expressões
mold remediation
1/mˈoʊld ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Removing mold safely
removing mold from a building and trying to stop it from coming back
Exemplos
- 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.
remediation costs
1/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən kˈɔsts/
fixed phrase
business
Cost of corrective action
the money needed to fix or clean up a problem
Exemplos
- 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.
remediation plan
1/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən plˈæn/
fixed phrase
business
Plan to fix problems
a plan that explains how problems will be fixed
Exemplos
- 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.
remediation program
1/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
formal
Organized corrective support
an organized program that helps fix problems or learning gaps
Exemplos
- 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.
remediation work
1/ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
formal
Practical fixing work
the work done to fix or clean up a problem
Exemplos
- 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.
site remediation
1/sˈaɪt ɹɪmˌidiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Cleaning a contaminated site
cleaning up a polluted or unsafe place
Exemplos
- 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.