corrective
Sets things right
Corrective describes something that fixes or counteracts a problem.
A corrective lens compensates for poor vision.
Corrective action addresses what went wrong.
A corrective measure aims to restore proper function.
The noun form refers to something applied as a fix: The new policy serves as a corrective to past failures.
Corrective often implies returning to a proper state rather than improving beyond it.
Official enactment of statutes
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- amendmentChange to official text
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- measureUnit of quantity
action · regulation · intervention · restructuring · revision · mandate · directive · guideline
Penalty for an offense
- consequencesResults of actions taken
- detentionTemporary official holding
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- probationSupervised trial period
reprimand · admonition · reproof · scolding · penalty · sanction · behavior · accountability
Dental alignment devices
- orthodonticsDental specialty for alignment
- InvisalignTransparent removable orthodontic system
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- alignerTool that straightens
straightening · overbite · underbite · crossbite · malocclusion · bite · teeth · headgear
Care for an ailment
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- healingRestoration of health
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- exerciseActivity for fitness
intervention · surgery · procedure · feedback · biofeedback · stretching · massage · rehabilitation
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
- tweakingSlight adjustment process
- modificationAct of altering something
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
realignment · recalibration · standardization · normalization · balancing · regulation · reconfiguration · rebalancing
Light-focusing curved glass
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- eyewearItems worn on face for sight
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- visionAbility to see
eyeglasses · spectacles · contacts · bifocal · progressive · astigmatism · myopia · hyperopia
Body position, alignment
- spinalOf the backbone
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
kyphosis · lordosis · brace · support · alignment · ergonomic · lumbar · cervical
Confinement for offenders
- incarcerationConfinement in jail
- facilitySkill or equipped premises
- institutionEstablished organization or custom
- reformatoryYouth offender institution
detention · rehabilitation · penology · sentencing · parole · custody · confinement · colony
legislation
Official enactment of statutes
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- amendmentChange to official text
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
measure · action · regulation · intervention · restructuring · revision · mandate · directive · guideline · procedure
punishment
Penalty for an offense
- consequencesResults of actions taken
- detentionTemporary official holding
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
probation · reprimand · admonition · reproof · scolding · penalty · sanction · behavior · accountability · intervention
braces
Dental alignment devices
- orthodonticsDental specialty for alignment
- InvisalignTransparent removable orthodontic system
- retainerUpfront professional fee
aligner · straightening · overbite · underbite · crossbite · malocclusion · bite · teeth · headgear · expander
treatment
Care for an ailment
exercise · intervention · surgery · procedure · feedback · biofeedback · stretching · massage · rehabilitation · recovery
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
- tweakingSlight adjustment process
- modificationAct of altering something
optimization · realignment · recalibration · standardization · normalization · balancing · regulation · reconfiguration · rebalancing · compensation
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- eyewearItems worn on face for sight
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
vision · eyeglasses · spectacles · contacts · bifocal · progressive · astigmatism · myopia · hyperopia · diopter
posture
Body position, alignment
- spinalOf the backbone
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
scoliosis · kyphosis · lordosis · brace · support · alignment · ergonomic · lumbar · cervical · thoracic
prison
Confinement for offenders
- incarcerationConfinement in jail
- facilitySkill or equipped premises
- institutionEstablished organization or custom
reformatory · detention · rehabilitation · penology · sentencing · parole · custody · confinement · colony · system
- maintenancepreventive maintenance, maintenance schedule, scheduled maintenance, handyman, repair
- feedbackcomment, comments, constructive, complaint, reviews
- counteragentsantidote, antitoxin, antivenom, antiserum, counteractant
- repair statusrepaired, fixed, broken, under repair, pending
- beneficialbeneficial, helpful, advantageous, favorable, good
- lenseszoom lens, multifocal, prime lens, progressive, single vision
correctiveharmful
Causing damage or injury
damaging · destructive · injurious · worsening · hurtful
correctivepreventive
Meant to stop trouble
preventative · prophylactic · preemptive · precautionary · anticipatory
correctiveworsening
Becoming more severe
aggravating · exacerbating · reinforcing · perpetuating · deteriorating
- course correctionMid-journey directional fix
- correction fluidLiquid error concealer
- corrective actionSteps to fix identified problems
- correctional facilityInstitution housing convicted offenders
- corrective lensesOptical devices fixing sight
- correction tapeAdhesive strip hiding mistakes
correction, correcting, correctional, correctives, correctively