corrective measures

Meanings

1. 1phraseplural

   Actions taken to fix a problem or improve a bad situation.

   Grammar: Takes a plural verb: corrective measures are needed. Often followed by 'to' + verb or 'against' + noun.

   Patterns

   • take corrective measures
   • corrective measures to do something
   • corrective measures against someone

   The company took corrective measures to reduce waste.

   The government announced corrective measures against tax evasion.

   Without corrective measures, the error will happen again.

2. 2phrasepluralformal

   Punishments or steps intended to correct someone's behavior.

   Grammar: Often used in legal or official contexts.

   Patterns

   • impose corrective measures on someone
   • corrective measures for offenders

   The court imposed corrective measures on the company.

   Corrective measures for young offenders focus on education.

Common combinations

take corrective measures

The manager took corrective measures after the complaint.

immediate corrective measures

Immediate corrective measures were necessary to stop the leak.

corrective measures to address something

They introduced corrective measures to address the safety issues.

a series of corrective measures

A series of corrective measures was announced last week.

Synonyms and how they differ

remedial action

Similar but often implies fixing something already broken; corrective measures can be preventive.

reforms

Broader changes to a system; corrective measures are usually smaller and targeted.

remedies

Often legal solutions; corrective measures can be any steps taken to correct a problem.

Word family

correct verb

To make something right.

correction noun

The act of fixing an error.

corrective adjective

Intended to correct something.

Commonly confused: corrective measures or correct measures?

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