B2 adjective Formell

mitigation

/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something negative. It is frequently used in technical contexts to describe lessening the impact of risks, environmental damage, or legal penalties.

Beispiele

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1

The town council installed new drainage systems as a flood mitigation measure.

The local government put in new pipes to reduce the impact of potential flooding.

2

The defense attorney presented several factors in mitigation of the defendant's actions.

The lawyer showed reasons why the person's actions should be judged less harshly.

3

Taking an aspirin was a quick mitigation for her growing headache.

She took a pill to make her headache feel less severe.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
mitigation
Verb
mitigate
Adverb
mitigatingly
Adjektiv
mitigating
Verwandt
mitigator
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Mighty Gate' blocking a flood. The gate 'mitigates' the water, making the flood much less severe.

Schnelles Quiz

The company's primary focus was the _______ of financial risks during the economic downturn.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: mitigation

Beispiele

1

The town council installed new drainage systems as a flood mitigation measure.

everyday

The local government put in new pipes to reduce the impact of potential flooding.

2

The defense attorney presented several factors in mitigation of the defendant's actions.

formal

The lawyer showed reasons why the person's actions should be judged less harshly.

3

Taking an aspirin was a quick mitigation for her growing headache.

informal

She took a pill to make her headache feel less severe.

4

Scholars argue that carbon sequestration is essential for climate change mitigation.

academic

Researchers say capturing carbon is necessary to reduce the effects of global warming.

5

The company developed a comprehensive risk mitigation plan before launching the new product.

business

The business made a plan to lower potential dangers before starting their new project.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
mitigation
Verb
mitigate
Adverb
mitigatingly
Adjektiv
mitigating
Verwandt
mitigator

Häufige Kollokationen

risk mitigation the act of reducing potential dangers
mitigation strategy a plan designed to lessen negative impacts
climate change mitigation actions taken to reduce global warming
mitigation measures specific steps taken to reduce severity
in mitigation of acting as an excuse or reducing the impact of

Häufige Phrasen

mitigating circumstances

facts that provide an explanation for a mistake to make it seem less bad

impact mitigation

the process of reducing the effect of an event

disaster mitigation

strategies to minimize the damage caused by natural disasters

Wird oft verwechselt mit

mitigation vs mediation

Mediation involves a person helping two parties resolve a dispute, while mitigation is the act of making a problem less severe.

mitigation vs litigation

Litigation refers to the process of taking legal action in court, whereas mitigation refers to reducing a penalty or harm.

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Nutzungshinweise

Mitigation is a formal term most commonly found in legal, environmental, and corporate risk management contexts. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'of' and the negative thing being reduced.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse it with 'litigation' due to the similar sound. Additionally, avoid using it as a verb; the verb form is 'mitigate'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Mighty Gate' blocking a flood. The gate 'mitigates' the water, making the flood much less severe.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'mitigatio', from 'mitigare', which means to make mild or soft (mitis 'gentle' + agere 'to do').

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often followed by 'of' + noun phrase can be modified by adjectives like 'environmental', 'risk', or 'flood'
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Kultureller Kontext

In the 21st century, the word is most culturally prominent in discussions about 'Climate Change Mitigation', referring to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Schnelles Quiz

The company's primary focus was the _______ of financial risks during the economic downturn.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: mitigation

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