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corrective measure

[kə-ˈrek-tiv ˈme-zhər]
nounpl: corrective measures
medida corretiva
1. An action or policy implemented to fix or remedy a problem, error, or deficiency
The company implemented corrective measures to address the quality issues in their products.
A empresa implementou medidas corretivas para resolver os problemas de qualidade em seus produtos.
2. A disciplinary action taken to correct improper behavior or performance
The teacher took corrective measures after noticing the student's declining grades.
A professora tomou medidas corretivas após notar o declínio nas notas do aluno.
3. In business and quality management, steps taken to eliminate root causes of non-conformities
The audit report recommended several corrective measures to improve workplace safety.
O relatório de auditoria recomendou várias medidas corretivas para melhorar a segurança no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
remedial actioncorrective actionremedial measurecurative measurecorrective step
Antonyms
preventive measureneglect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medida corretiva
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ação corretiva
Alternative form commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
medida corretiva
Standard usage, also 'ação corretiva' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

take corrective action
implement corrective measures
corrective action plan (CAP)
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