Corrective
Pronunciation: /kərˈɛktɪv/
Corrective (adjective)
- Intended to fix or improve something that is wrong or not working well.
- Used to describe actions taken to punish or reform bad behavior.
Examples
- The teacher provided corrective feedback on the essay.
- Corrective measures were taken to improve the system.
Common collocations: corrective action, corrective feedback, corrective measures, corrective discipline, corrective actions
Corrective (noun)
- An action or thing that fixes or improves something wrong.
Examples
- The mechanic used a corrective to align the wheels.
- The teacher used a corrective to fix the mistake.