corrective
adjective
cor·rec·tive
kə-ˈrek-tiv 
: intended to correct
corrective lenses
corrective punishment
corrective
noun
correctively
adverb
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.
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Through regular engagement with OLA and the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, state agencies are working to clarify expectations, improve oversight and implement lasting corrective actions.
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The lawsuit Paxton brought against the company sought compensation for economic losses, civil penalties and a court order compelling the company to take corrective measures to prevent future tragedies.
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Because Nori is shared by default, coordination becomes collaborative instead of corrective.
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Through regular engagement with OLA and the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, state agencies are working to clarify expectations, improve oversight and implement lasting corrective actions.
—Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit Paxton brought against the company sought compensation for economic losses, civil penalties and a court order compelling the company to take corrective measures to prevent future tragedies.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Because Nori is shared by default, coordination becomes collaborative instead of corrective.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Corrective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrective. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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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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