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mitigation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

mitigation means: The act of making something harmful or unpleasant less serious.

noun

REDUCING HARMC1

The act of making something harmful or unpleasant less serious.

  • Risk mitigation is part of the plan.
  • The city invested in flood mitigation.
  • These measures allow some mitigation of the harmful effects.

How to use it: mitigation of something (The plan focuses on mitigation of flood damage.)

Similar words: reduction, alleviation, lessening

Opposites: aggravation

Common phrases: risk mitigation, climate mitigation, mitigation measures, mitigation of damage

Questions about mitigation

What does mitigation mean?

The act of making something harmful or unpleasant less serious.

What is mitigation in other languages?

Türkçe: hafifletme · Español: mitigación · Français: atténuation · Deutsch: Minderung · Italiano: mitigazione · 日本語: 軽減

How do you pronounce mitigation?

It is pronounced /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/.

How do you use mitigation in a sentence?

Risk mitigation is part of the plan. The city invested in flood mitigation.

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