MITIGATING Definition & Meaning

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mitigating

[ mit-i-gey-ting ]

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adjective

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

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.

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Other �y��vlog Forms

non·mit·i·ga·tive, non·mit·i·ga·to·ry adjective
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�y��vlog 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

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The grants are aimed at reducing childhood lead poisoning, improving air quality and mitigating health risks from extreme heat and wildfires, among other purposes.

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She rejected the submission that the disruption to Prosper's childhood caused by his parents separation when he was nine was a mitigating factor.

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Rebecca Barrowcliffe, mitigating, said Beesla, who has two previous convictions for driving with excess alcohol, was living with the burden of what happened.

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Slot's fine was reduced from £100,000 due to mitigating factors, including his apology, admitting the charge at the earliest opportunity and because he had no previous record of misconduct.

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Another reason to clean indoor air is in hopes of mitigating the harmful effects of pollution from wildfires or vehicle exhaust on TB risk.

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