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ri-DRES/rɪˈdres/

Redress is something that puts a wrong right (also a verb: to redress it): the redress for an empty n, seek redress. Remedy (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; a footer will not fill a cell.

Meaning

Something that puts a wrong right; also (verb) to put it right (from remedy, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “The redress for an empty n is a number, not a disclaimer footer.”
• “Remedy is already in this course. Repair is already in this course. A footer is comms. A cell is a count. Put the number in; then keep the footer if the finding still stands.”

Good to know

A setting-right of a wrong. Close: remedy (already in the dictionary). A footer ≠ a filled n.

Near in meaning

remedy, reparation, correction

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