mitigate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Mitigate' means to reduce the severity, seriousness or pain of something. Think of it as putting ice on a sprained ankle to make it hurt less.

Examples in Different Contexts

In disaster preparedness, 'mitigate' means lessening the harm from potential calamities. A city planner might argue, 'Building sea walls will mitigate the effects of potential tidal surges.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Weather unpredictability is a constant challenge for our outdoor shoots. Any ideas on managing this problem?

Response:

Having back-up indoor locations ready might help mitigate the disruption caused by bad weather.

Tech

Scenario:

Despite our best efforts, no system is fully immune from hackers. We must constantly improve our safeguards.

Response:

Routine system audits and encryption can enhance cyber security and mitigate the risks of hacking.