remedial
Describing a class or program that helps students who are behind in school to catch up with others.
Describing teaching, classes, or programs designed to help students who are below the expected standard to reach an appropriate level.
Done to fix a problem or bad situation and make it better.
Intended to correct, repair, or improve a fault, problem, or harmful situation.
Used in law to describe rules or actions that give help or money to fix a wrong, instead of punishing someone.
In law, relating to or providing a remedy, especially by giving compensation or correcting a wrong, rather than by punishing.
Describing special exercises or treatment that help your body get better after an injury or problem.
Describing treatment, exercises, or therapies that are intended to improve a physical condition or injury.
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remedial action
1action to correct a problem
Action that is taken to fix a problem or damage and make the situation better.
- The company promised to take immediate remedial action after the safety inspection.
- Remedial action is needed to address the cracks in the foundation.
remedial class
1class for students who are behind
A class that helps students who are not at the usual level in a subject to improve.
- He was placed in a remedial class for basic algebra.
- The school runs a remedial class after hours for reading and writing.
remedial classes
1extra support classes at school
Extra classes for students who need help to reach the normal level in school subjects.
- Many students attend remedial classes in English before starting their degree.
- The government has promised more funding for remedial classes in low-income areas.
remedial course
1course to raise academic level
A school or college course that helps students who are not ready for normal courses to improve their skills.
- First-year students who fail the placement test must take a remedial course.
- She spent the summer in a remedial course to improve her writing.
remedial education
1education to support low achievers
Teaching programs that help students who are behind in basic skills like reading or math.
- The report highlights the long-term benefits of investing in remedial education.
- Remedial education plays a key role in reducing dropout rates.
remedial exercise
1exercise used as treatment
Special physical exercise that a doctor or therapist gives to help your body get better.
- The physiotherapist designed a set of remedial exercises for his shoulder.
- Remedial exercise is important after knee surgery to regain strength.
remedial law
1branch of law about remedies
The part of law that explains how people can get legal help or money when their rights are broken.
- The course covers both substantive and remedial law.
- Her research focuses on developments in remedial law.
remedial legislation
1laws passed to correct problems
Laws that are passed to fix an unfair or harmful situation.
- Parliament introduced remedial legislation to protect whistle-blowers.
- The scandal led to remedial legislation on campaign finance.
remedial massage
1massage as physical treatment
Massage that is done to treat pain or problems in the body, not just to relax.
- She booked a remedial massage for her stiff neck.
- Remedial massage can help with sports injuries and back pain.
remedial measures
1steps taken to fix a problem
Different things that are done to fix a problem or reduce its bad effects.
- The board has introduced remedial measures to improve financial controls.
- Without strong remedial measures, the pollution will continue to spread.
remedial order
1official order to fix something
An official rule from a court or authority that tells someone to fix a problem.
- The tribunal issued a remedial order against the employer.
- A remedial order required the company to improve workplace safety.
remedial plan
1planned strategy to fix issues
A plan that explains how a person or group will fix problems in a system or place.
- The school submitted a remedial plan to improve test scores.
- Regulators demanded a detailed remedial plan from the bank.
remedial powers
1authority to give legal remedies
The legal power that a court or official has to order actions that fix a wrong.
- The commission has broad remedial powers under the new act.
- The judge used her remedial powers to award extra compensation.
remedial program
1organized catch-up education program
A planned set of classes and help for students who are behind in their school work.
- The district launched a new remedial program in reading and math.
- Parents can enroll their children in the summer remedial program for free.
remedial reading
1reading help for weak readers
Special reading teaching for students who find reading difficult.
- He was placed in remedial reading after failing the literacy test.
- Remedial reading classes meet three times a week.
remedial repairs
1repairs done to fix defects
Repairs that are done to fix damage or faults that already exist.
- The landlord carried out remedial repairs after the inspection.
- Remedial repairs to the roof should stop the leaking.
remedial steps
1specific actions to correct something
Specific actions that someone takes to fix a problem.
- The agency outlined remedial steps to prevent a similar error in the future.
- The landlord failed to take remedial steps after the leak was reported.
remedial teaching
1teaching aimed at struggling learners
Teaching that is planned to help learners who have special problems or are behind in a subject.
- She specializes in remedial teaching for children with learning difficulties.
- Remedial teaching often involves smaller groups and more individual attention.
remedial work
1repair work to fix problems
Repair work that is done to fix problems with a building, road, or other structure.
- Remedial work is being carried out on the damaged bridge.
- The council scheduled remedial work on the old water pipes.