Mitigation

Word MITIGATION
Character 10
Hyphenation mit i ga tion
Pronunciations /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Mitigation"

What do we mean by mitigation?

A reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.

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The word "mitigation" in example sentences

NAPOLITANO: We have instituted more screening, what we call mitigation measures at airports, so I would advise you during this heavy holiday season just to arrive a bit early and to know that we're going to be different -- doing different things at different airports. ❋ Unknown (2009)

OSTERHOLM: In that case, that is what we call mitigation as opposed to containment. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And B, we have instituted additional screening in what we call mitigation measures that will be continuing for a while. ❋ Dave (2009)

And we have instituted more screening and what we call mitigation measures at airports. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This all has lead under the law for the requirement now for Secretary Gates to come up with what they call a mitigation plan. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But certainly there will be some experts, what they call mitigation experts, who will, again, talk about the fact he had no criminal history, no violent history and also talk about the horrors of life in prison, you know, saying it's no walk in the park. ❋ Unknown (2004)

If sound mitigation is your goal, several options to consider. ❋ Unknown (2009)

His Honor enquired whether Mr. Barry had any affidavits in mitigation of punishment. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As defined by the IPCC, mitigation is “technological change and substitution that reduce resource inputs and emissions per unit of output.” and adaptation is “initiatives and measures to reduce the vulnerability of natural and human systems against actual or expected climate change effects.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

According to the Manual for Military Commissions: "Matter in mitigation of an offense is introduced to lessen the punishment to be adjudged by the military commission, or to furnish grounds for a recommendation of clemency." ❋ Daphne Eviatar (2010)

Emission mitigation is as easy as a moratorium on coal power plants in favor of nuclear. ❋ Unknown (2009)

An example of mitigation is switching from coal to natural gas to produce electricity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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