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REM-uh-dee/ˈremədi/

A remedy is a way of putting a problem right, or a treatment; the verb is to remedy: a legal remedy, remedy a defect. Rectify (this batch) is the verb of correcting. A footer disclaimer does not fill a cell.

Meaning

A way of putting a problem right; also a treatment for an illness (verb: to remedy).

Examples

• “The remedy for an empty n is a number, not a disclaimer footer.”
• “Rectify is this batch (verb). Cure is medical. A footer is legal colour. A cell is methods. Put the number in; keep the disclaimer for the small print that is true.”

Good to know

A way of putting something right. Verb cousin: rectify (this batch). A disclaimer ≠ a filled n.

Near in meaning

cure

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