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mitigation

mitigation

16 5.6
Action that reduces the harm or seriousness of something
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
translation icon : mitigación
  • An emerging topic will be surveillance for and mitigation of the effects of environmental and climate change.
  • climate change mitigation
  • mitigation measures
  • mitigation strategies

So, so, but I, I think AI risk mitigation is important.

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Examples

  • Is there thought about the mitigation process in the oceans?

  • Now you can can say OK mitigation means I reduce the emissions.

  • And then we also, as we're doing injury mitigation, you know, we have to model these things.

  • Obviously, you know, risk mitigation needs to be a factor.

  • So mitigation would be, for example, carbon tax or a subsidy for renewable energy.

  • According to health experts, many indoor air pollutant mitigation measures are available at a relatively low cost.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Both megacities have established mitigation measures in an attempt to reduce the abstraction rates of their aquifers.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Innovative Nimiipuu adaptations to the mitigation of climate change include on- and off-reservation carbon sequestration.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The organization focuses on mitigation strategies to reduce the impact of natural disasters.

  • Effective mitigation of the disease's spread relies on vaccination and public awareness campaigns.

Synonyms

damage control
vsmitigation
42 3.4

Actions to limit the bad effects of a problem, for example to protect a reputation

is the general reduction act, not only reactive crisis handling
mitigating circumstance
vsmitigation
  • Formal
8 7.2

A fact or situation that does not excuse a crime but leads to a lighter punishment

applies generally to reduce seriousness not only legal blame
moderation
vsmitigation
5 3.7

Making something less strong or intense

focuses on overall reduction rather than only easing pain
alleviation
vsmitigation
4 5.2

A lessening of pain, suffering, or a problem

is a general action that reduces severity beyond just relief
counteraction
vsmitigation
1 6.3

An action that reduces or stops the effect of something

focuses on lowering seriousness rather than directly opposing forces
neutralization
vsmitigation
1 6.7

Cancelling the effect of something that was done earlier

aims at decreasing severity rather than fully canceling effects
buffering
vsmitigation
1 3.4

A way of reducing the effect of harm or shock to protect people

is a broader reduction of severity rather than protective absorption
assuagement
vsmitigation
  • Formal
9.9

A feeling of relief when pain or worry becomes less

is the active reduction process rather than the resulting feeling

Antonyms

2 8.6

A worsening of a problem, conflict, or health symptoms, for example more pain

How Much

elimination
77 3.5
alleviation
4 5.2
mitigation
16 5.6
relief
440 1.0
softening
8 2.7

Surface Forms

mitigation singular
mitigations plural

Morphology

mitigation = mitigate (transparent) = mitigate + ion

A direct nominalization of the verb 'mitigate' meaning 'the action of making less severe', which is straightforward for learners who know the verb.

Etymology

Mitigation comes from the Latin mitigare meaning 'to soften'. It is like making something harmful or painful less strong, so we speak of the mitigation of damage or climate effects when we reduce their bad impact.