CEFR B2

mitigation

noun

Meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Examples

The city implemented new flood defenses as a form of climate change mitigation.
Effective pain mitigation strategies are crucial for patients recovering from surgery.

Synonyms: reduction, alleviation, amelioration, palliation

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mitigation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Examples

The city implemented new flood defenses as a form of climate change mitigation.
Effective pain mitigation strategies are crucial for patients recovering from surgery.
The company's risk mitigation plan helped them avoid major financial losses during the crisis.

How to Use mitigation

mitigation of (prepositional phrase): The act of reducing the severity of something specific. — "The report focused on the mitigation of environmental damage."
mitigation measures (collocation): Actions taken to reduce negative impacts. — "New mitigation measures were introduced to protect local wildlife."

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