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corrective response

[/kəˈrɛktɪv rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: corrective responses
resposta corretiva
1. An action or reaction taken to fix, remedy, or correct an error, mistake, or undesirable situation
The teacher's corrective response to the student's mistake was to explain the concept again.
A resposta corretiva do professor ao erro do aluno foi explicar o conceito novamente.
2. In psychology and behavior modification, a reaction designed to address or counteract an inappropriate behavior
A corrective response in training helps reinforce proper techniques and eliminate bad habits.
Uma resposta corretiva no treinamento ajuda a reforçar técnicas adequadas e eliminar maus hábitos.
3. In systems and engineering, an adjustment made to correct deviations from intended operation
The pilot made a corrective response to adjust the aircraft's altitude.
O piloto fez uma resposta corretiva para ajustar a altitude da aeronave.
Synonyms
correctionremedial actioncorrective actionadjustmentrectification
Antonyms
errormistakenegligenceoversight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta corretiva
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ação corretiva
Sometimes used interchangeably in technical contexts
Portugal
resposta correctiva
Uses traditional spelling with 'cc'; maintains the same meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

to make a corrective response
corrective action plan
corrective feedback
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