Meaning of the word corrective in English

What does corrective mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

corrective

US /kəˈrek.tɪv/
UK /kəˈrek.tɪv/
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Adjective

1.

intended to correct or improve something

Example:
The teacher gave the student corrective feedback on their essay.
They implemented corrective measures to fix the problem.

Noun

1.

a measure or action intended to correct or improve something

Example:
The company implemented a series of correctives after the audit.
He suggested a corrective to the flawed process.
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