Remediate vs. Mitigate

Remediate vs. Mitigate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Remediate and Mitigate

Remediateverb

(transitive) To correct or improve (a deficiency or problem).

Mitigateverb

(transitive) To reduce, lessen, or decrease.

Remediateadjective

Intended to correct or improve deficient skills in some subject.

Mitigateverb

(transitive) To downplay.

Remediateadjective

(obsolete) Remedial.

Mitigateverb

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of;

The circumstances extenuate the crime
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Remediateverb

set straight or right;

remedy these deficienciesrectify the inequities in salariesrepair an oversight

Mitigateverb

make less severe or harsh;

mitigating circumstances