Word
mitigating
Phoneticsmit·i·gat·ing
US/ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
UK/mˈɪtɪɡˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
01making a mistake less serious
adj. making a bad action or a mistake seem less serious or easier to understand because of the reasons behind it.
adj. serving to reduce the perceived gravity or culpability of an offence or error by providing explanatory context.
“The judge considered his difficult childhood as a mitigating factor in the case.”
“The defence attorney argued that the defendant's extreme financial distress constituted a mitigating circumstance that warranted a reduced sentence.”
Formal · Academic
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Commonly used in the fixed phrases 'mitigating factors' or 'mitigating circumstances'.
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02reducing harmful effects
adj. reducing the harmful effects of something bad, like climate change or a disaster.
adj. acting to lessen the impact, severity, or painfulness of a negative phenomenon or event.
“Planting more trees is a key mitigating strategy against rising city temperatures.”
“Engineers are developing mitigating technologies to protect coastal infrastructure from the increasing frequency of storm surges.”
Technical · Academic
Usage
Often used in environmental, technical, or risk-management reports.
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Real-World Examples
“But, in the court of public opinion, that might be seen as a mitigating factor.” “Now scientists are beginning to explore whether changing how we sleep can play a role in mitigating the toll of night shifts, and potentially alleviate the ill-effects of disrupted nights.” “Each of those tradeoffs is reasonable for their respective situations and should be evaluated in the context of the threats they face and practical options for mitigating them.” Scan code
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