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corrective action

[kuh-REK-tiv AK-shun]
nounpl: corrective actions
ação corretiva
1. A measure taken to rectify or remedy a problem, error, or deficiency
The company implemented corrective actions to address the quality issues in production.
A empresa implementou ações corretivas para resolver os problemas de qualidade na produção.
2. In quality management and compliance, a procedure designed to eliminate the cause of a non-conformity or defect
After the audit, management issued corrective actions to ensure compliance with standards.
Após a auditoria, a gerência emitiu ações corretivas para garantir conformidade com os padrões.
3. Disciplinary or remedial measures taken against an individual or organization
The school took corrective actions against students who violated the code of conduct.
A escola tomou ações corretivas contra alunos que violaram o código de conduta.
Synonyms
remedial actioncorrective measureremediationadjustmentintervention
Antonyms
preventive actioninactionnegligence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ação corretiva
Most common and standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ação corretiva
Standard business and technical terminology
Rio de Janeiro
ação corretiva
Standard usage, may occasionally use medida corretiva
Portugal
ação corretiva
Formal and technical standard; also used in EU regulatory contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

take corrective action
implement corrective actions
corrective action plan (CAP)
corrective and preventive action (CAPA)
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