noun · academic
mitigation
/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/mit·i·GA·tion
actions or methods that reduce the severity or harmful effects of something
Examples
“International cooperation is essential for effective mitigation.”
“The city invested in mitigation measures to lower flood risk.”
“Mitigation strategies include switching to cleaner energy.”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective mitigation requires both policy reform and technological innovation to lower long‑term risks.”
Collocations
- mitigation measures
- climate change mitigation
Word family
Common mistakes
to mitigation the problem→to mitigate the problem
mitigation for climate change→mitigation of climate change
Say it for a higher band
5reduce→6lessen→7+mitigation
Synonyms
alleviation
Easily confused
adaptation
“Mitigation focuses on reducing emissions, while adaptation prepares communities for impacts.”
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