Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of reducing the severity, seriousness, or frequency of something, especially a problem or a negative consequence.

“The company implemented mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of the economic downturn.”

2. noun

A measure or action taken to reduce or prevent something, especially a negative effect.

“The government implemented a mitigation plan to address the environmental damage caused by the industrial project.”

3. verb

To reduce or make less severe the severity, seriousness, or frequency of something, especially a problem or a negative consequence.

“The engineers worked to mitigate the damage caused by the natural disaster.”