What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Recovery vs Remediation - What's the difference?

recovery | remediation |

As nouns the difference between recovery and remediation

is that recovery is the act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost while remediation is an action taken to remedy a situation.

recovery

English

(wikipedia recovery)

Alternative forms

* recovre (obsolete)

Noun

(recoveries)
  • The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.
  • A return to normal health.
  • A return to former status.
  • Renewed growth after a slump (economy).

    • Derived terms

    * recovery CD * recovery position

    Related terms

    * recover

    remediation

    English

    Noun

    (remediations)
  • An action taken to remedy a situation.

    • Derived terms

    * bioremediation