Meaning of the word mitigation in English

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mitigation

US /ˌmɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something

Example:
The government implemented measures for climate change mitigation.
Noise mitigation strategies were discussed for the new airport.
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