corrective
adjective
cor·rec·tive
kə-ˈrek-tiv 
: intended to correct
corrective lenses
corrective punishment
corrective
noun
correctively
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of corrective in a Sentence
She had corrective surgery on her knee this past summer.
People with bad eyesight usually need to wear corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Recent Examples on the Web
When an inspection report is filed, the BOP is required to turn around a corrective action plan within 60 days.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 July 2024
Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2024
After the initial visit to the vet, Crowder and her family learned that Phoenix suffered from the limb abnormality, which required a corrective surgery.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Located in a 61,000-square-foot former library building in downtown Riverside, the Cheech, as it’s commonly known, serves as a vigorous corrective to the programs of major U.S. museums, which have historically marginalized art by Mexican Americans.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 July 2024
Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2024
After the initial visit to the vet, Crowder and her family learned that Phoenix suffered from the limb abnormality, which required a corrective surgery.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Located in a 61,000-square-foot former library building in downtown Riverside, the Cheech, as it’s commonly known, serves as a vigorous corrective to the programs of major U.S. museums, which have historically marginalized art by Mexican Americans.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
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corrective
adjective
cor·rec·tive
kə-ˈrek-tiv
: serving to correct : having the power of making right, normal, or regular
corrective lenses
corrective action
corrective
noun
Medical Definition
corrective
1 of 2 adjective
cor·rec·tive
kə-ˈrek-tiv
: intended to correct
corrective lenses
corrective surgery
correctively
adverb
corrective
2 of 2 noun
: a medication that removes undesirable or unpleasant side effects of other medication
phenobarbital acts as a corrective in overcoming the insomnia produced by ephedrine
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