Meaning & use
remediate
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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