remedial (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /rɪˈmiːdiəl/
Definition
Intended to correct or improve a deficiency, especially in basic skills.
Examples
The school offers remedial reading classes for students who are behind their grade level.
He received remedial training to improve his math skills after failing the entrance exam.
The government implemented remedial measures to address the high unemployment rate in the region.
How to Use remedial
- remedial for (prepositional phrase)
- Designed to correct a problem or deficiency in something. — "The program is remedial for students struggling with basic literacy."
- remedial education (collocation)
- Education designed to help students improve in areas where they are weak. — "She enrolled in remedial education to prepare for college-level mathematics."
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