mitigation
US /ˌmɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
1.
the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something
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The government implemented measures for climate change mitigation.
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Noise mitigation strategies were discussed for the new airport.