Pronunciation: /rɪˈdrɛs/
noun remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance
A1 She asked for redress after receiving a faulty product.
A2 The customer sought redress for the poor service she received.
B1 The company offered financial redress to compensate for the inconvenience caused.
B2 The government implemented policies to provide redress for victims of discrimination.
C1 The court ordered the company to provide redress to the affected consumers.
C2 The organization established a redress mechanism to address grievances from employees.
verb to remedy or set right
A1 If you are not happy with your purchase, you can ask for a redress from the store.
A2 The company promised to redress the issue by offering a refund.
B1 The government has taken steps to redress the grievances of the marginalized communities.
B2 The organization is committed to redressing the balance of power in the industry.
C1 The new policies aim to redress the inequalities that have existed for decades.
C2 The international treaty was signed to redress the wrongs committed during the war.
formal The company promised to redress the issue by providing a full refund to all affected customers.
informal I'm going to redress the situation by apologizing and making it right.
slang I'll redress the mistake by fixing it ASAP.
figurative She hoped that time would redress the pain of her past experiences.
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