corrective
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of corrective
1525–35; (< Anglo-French ) < Medieval Latin corrēctīvus. See correct, -ive
Example Sentences
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A recall differs from a voluntary product removal in that it requires a company to notify customers and recover affected products from commerce, making it a broader and more costly corrective action.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The AQMD’s legal department will work to reach a settlement agreement with a financial penalty and corrective actions related to the violations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
That’s a necessary corrective, according to some Republicans.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
According to the company's own definitions, that status required either an immediate shutdown or "immediate corrective action".
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
On his left foot he wore a corrective shoe and he walked with a slight limp.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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