Corrective
/kəˈrɛktɪv/
Definitions
2 meaningsServing or intended to correct or improve something.
/kəˈrɛktɪv/
Intended to correct or improve something.
The company introduced corrective measures to address the declining sales.
💡 Simply: It means something is designed to fix or make something better. Imagine you spill paint and use a special tool to 'corrective' the mistake and fix it.
👶 For kids: Something that fixes a mistake or makes something better.
More Examples
The government implemented corrective policies to stabilize the economy.
She wore corrective shoes to fix her posture.
The teacher gave him corrective feedback on his essay.
How It's Used
"The doctor prescribed a corrective lens to improve his vision."
"The school implemented a corrective action plan for struggling students."
Something that corrects a fault or deficiency.
/kəˈrɛktɪv/
Something that corrects or improves something.
The new software update was a significant corrective for the previous bug.
💡 Simply: It's something you do or use to fix a problem. Like when you get glasses, those glasses are a 'corrective' for your vision.
👶 For kids: Something that makes something better when it's wrong.
More Examples
The company's corrective plan aimed to address the safety concerns.
The doctor suggested corrective exercises for her back pain.
The teacher's goal was to implement a corrective in the students' behaviour.
How It's Used
"The court imposed a corrective order to ensure compliance with regulations."
"The company implemented a corrective action plan to address employee performance."
Idioms & expressions
Corrective Action Plan
A documented process or procedure that outlines the steps to eliminate the causes of nonconformities or other undesirable situations.
"The company developed a corrective action plan after the audit revealed several deficiencies."
From Latin *corrigere* 'to set straight', from *com-* (together) + *regere* 'to direct, guide'.
Used since the late 17th century, with early usages primarily focused on moral or intellectual improvement.
Memory tip
Think of a teacher offering a 'corrective' session to improve grades.
Word Origin
"to set straight, to correct"