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remedial

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Illustration of "remedial": The term "remedial" refers to something designed to correct or improve a deficiency, specifically in

What does "remedial" mean?

The term "remedial" refers to something designed to correct or improve a deficiency, specifically in terms of skills, academic performance, or a problematic situation. Think of it as a "fixing" process—when something isn't working as it should, remedial actions are the steps taken to bring it back up to an acceptable standard. In practice, this is most commonly used in educational contexts to describe classes for students who need extra support to catch up. However, it can also describe any action taken to fix a mistake or a bad situation, such as "remedial measures" taken by a company to resolve a public relations crisis. It carries a slightly formal, corrective tone.

"remedial" in conversation

Academic counseling

Your math test scores are quite low, so I've signed you up for a remedial course.

Your math test scores are quite low, so I've signed you up for a remedial course.

Will that help me prepare for the advanced calculus class next semester?

Will that help me prepare for the advanced calculus class next semester?

Used here to indicate a course meant to fill gaps in foundational knowledge.

Workplace meeting

We need to take remedial action immediately to fix the server instability.

We need to take remedial action immediately to fix the server instability.

I'm already drafting a plan to patch the vulnerabilities.

I'm already drafting a plan to patch the vulnerabilities.

Used here to denote a formal corrective measure to resolve a technical failure.

"remedial" in a sentence

  1. The school offers remedial reading classes for students who are behind.

    The school offers remedial reading classes for students who are behind.

  2. He had to take a remedial course to improve his basic understanding of chemistry.

    He had to take a remedial course to improve his basic understanding of chemistry.

  3. The government implemented remedial measures to mitigate the environmental damage caused by the spill.

    The government implemented remedial measures to mitigate the environmental damage caused by the spill.

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