Meaning & use

remediate

verb·Academic

To correct, improve, or fix a fault, deficiency, or source of harm, especially environmental damage or a skill gap.

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The company spent millions to remediate the soil contamination at the old factory site.

The tutoring program was designed to remediate gaps in students' math skills.

A note on using this word

Remediate is common in environmental science and education, often describing a planned, formal process rather than a quick fix.

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