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corrective

/kəˈrɛktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does corrective mean?

adjective

Corrective refers to something that corrects or makes something right. It can also describe a measure or action taken to correct a mistake or problem.

Example

"The teacher provided corrective feedback to help the student improve their essay."

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