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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mitigation

/mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does mitigation mean?

noun

The act of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something, especially a problem or a consequence. A reduction in the severity or impact of something.

Example

"The company implemented various mitigation strategies to minimize the damage caused by the natural disaster."

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