Remediate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹəˈmiːdieɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Remediate is a verb meaning (transitive) To correct or improve (a deficiency or problem).
Meaning
(transitive) To correct or improve (a deficiency or problem).
More Meanings
- (rare, archaic, education) Intended to correct or improve deficient skills in some subject.
- (obsolete) Remedial.
Example Sentences
Be aidant and remediate / In the good man's distress!
Network Rail's busy Easter included a ten-day closure of the main trans-Pennine route between Manchester and Leeds, for work to install a new bridge deck at Huddersfield, remediate mining works at Ravensthorpe and Huddersfield, and to lay new track at Deighton and Mirfield.
Word Forms
- remediates
- remediating
- remediated
Synonyms for remediate
Depending on context, synonyms include rectify, remedy, remedial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include redress, rectify, remedy, repair, rehabilitate, cure.
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