mitigating

[ mit-i-gey-ting ]

adjective

1. lessening the force, intensity, or severity of something, as punishment, danger, pain, anger, etc. (sometimes used in combination):

   The defense made only brief mention of his intellectual disability and the beatings he suffered—mitigating circumstances that could have changed the trial’s outcome.

   As a responsible bank, we take various risk-mitigating measures to protect the interests of our customers.

noun

1. the act or fact of lessening the force, severity, etc., of something:

   Seven organizations have agreed to contribute microsatellites dedicated to the monitoring and mitigating of man-made and natural disasters.

Other Words From

• non·mit·i·ga·tive, non·mit·i·ga·to·ry adjective
• un·mit·i·ga·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mitigating¹

First recorded in 1565–75; mitigat(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective; mitigat(e) ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun

Example Sentences

Like the previous study, it used a technique to hide the result from the scientists until the end, mitigating any unconscious bias.

From Science Daily

University of Delaware researchers have developed a method for mitigating the decontamination that tires release into the environment at the end of their lifespan.

From Science Daily

This new insight into the flow of fats through the body points to new therapeutic targets for mitigating diseases like ASCVD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and neurodegeneration.

From Science Daily

"And by recognizing the cognitive limits of these models, health care providers can maximize AI utility while mitigating risks, ensuring that these tools remain a reliable support in critical health care settings."

From Science Daily

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the "harm" social media was inflicting on Australian children.

From BBC

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