How do you use the word "mitigation" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "mitigation": As mitigation, it could have been you. There's a mitigation in the translation.

Mitigation Meaning

/mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounA reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.

Sentence Examples

As mitigation, it could have been you.

There's a mitigation in the translation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

moderation

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The mayor announced an effective plan for the ____ of flood risks.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Environmentalists are calling for the ____ of climate change through the rapid and widespread adoption of various renewable energy sources.

Word Origin & History

From Middle French mitigation, from Latin mitigatio.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Two golden hours, in which the astonishing news of the intended party was revealed to Louisa, with all of its contrivances, expenses, and mitigations, so far as they were elucidated, were given and said to be "done in her honour;"..." — 1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XVII, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], published 1842, →OCLC, page 213:

"Much of the arable land acquired by HS2 is being used for mitigation planting, in an attempt to achieve the goal set by HS2 Ltd for Phase 1, which will mean there should be no measurable loss of biodiversity after construction of the line compared with what was there before." — 2023 August 23, Chris Howe, “Green screen: HS2's route through the shires”, in RAIL, number 990, page 34:

"Its [the gantry crane's] noise-mitigation characteristics even include a soft-landing feature to minimise the noise when containers are lowered." — 2023 December 27, Richard Foster, “New rail freight terminal leads the way”, in RAIL, number 999, page 41:

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