remediate

Meanings

• Verb

  To repair or make something better by taking corrective action.

• Verb

  To restore or improve (something) to a satisfactory state.

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Synonyms

rectify , remedy , remedial

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remediate
meditate , animate , relate

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Variants

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remediate , remediated , remediates , remediating

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Forms

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remediated, remediating, remediable

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Etymology

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From Latin 'remedium' meaning 'a cure, a remedy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'remediation' was first used in the context of education in the 1960s.

2. The word 'remediate' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'restore' or 'repair'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Corrective action: A series of steps taken to address a problem or deficiency.

2. Restorative justice: A criminal justice approach that focuses on repairing harm and reconciliation rather than punishment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'remediate' is often used in the context of education, particularly in relation to technology and distance learning. It refers to the process of using technology to improve or make up for deficiencies in traditional education.

How to Memorize "remediate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine repairing a broken object, or making improvements to a damaged building.
   - Visualize taking steps to correct a mistake or error.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'remediate' with the idea of repairing or making things better.
   - Think of it as a cure or a solution to a problem.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root 'remedium', meaning 'a cure, a remedy'.

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