mitigation
/mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun]
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something: the identification and mitigation of pollution...
- These are the things that drive expected value, that mitigation seeks to reduce.
- It will work towards creating public awareness, mitigation and taking action when a calamity strikes.
- Prevention is not on; and timely mitigation is the only plausible solution.
Synonyms
alleviation, reduction, diminution, lessening, easing, weakening, lightening, assuagement, palliation, cushioning, dulling, deadening;
soothing, softening, relief
Phrases
in mitigation
Origin
Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin mitigatio(n-), from the verb mitigare 'alleviate' (see mitigate).
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