보완책
A measure, policy, or plan designed to make up for a deficiency or weakness in an existing system. It is a 'complementary measure' to perfect something.
Examples
3 of 5이 계획에는 구체적인 보완책이 필요합니다.
This plan needs a specific complementary measure.
시스템 보안 강화를 위한 다각적인 보완책이 논의되고 있습니다.
Various complementary measures to strengthen system security are being discussed.
부족한 부분은 보완책을 세워서 해결하자.
Let's set up a follow-up measure to solve the lacking parts.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bo-Wan means 'Supplement/Repair', Chaek means 'Plan/Book'. A repair plan.
Quick Quiz
이번 프로젝트의 실패 원인을 분석하고 실질적인 ( )을 세워야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보완책
Examples
이 계획에는 구체적인 보완책이 필요합니다.
everydayThis plan needs a specific complementary measure.
시스템 보안 강화를 위한 다각적인 보완책이 논의되고 있습니다.
formalVarious complementary measures to strengthen system security are being discussed.
부족한 부분은 보완책을 세워서 해결하자.
informalLet's set up a follow-up measure to solve the lacking parts.
정책의 실효성을 높이려면 강력한 보완책이 병행되어야 한다.
academicTo increase the effectiveness of the policy, strong complementary measures must be implemented in parallel.
고객 불만을 줄이기 위해 서비스 보완책을 검토 중입니다.
businessWe are reviewing service improvement measures to reduce customer complaints.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
사후 보완책
post-measure / follow-up measure
보완책 마련
preparation of measures
제도적 보완책
institutional supplement
Often Confused With
대안 is a complete 'alternative', whereas 보완책 is a 'supplement' to fix an existing thing.
Usage Notes
Often used in IELTS essays when discussing how to improve a proposed solution.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '보완책' for a completely new idea; it must relate to fixing something that already exists.
Memory Tip
Bo-Wan means 'Supplement/Repair', Chaek means 'Plan/Book'. A repair plan.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '보 (repair)', '완 (complete)', and '책 (plan)'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 프로젝트의 실패 원인을 분석하고 실질적인 ( )을 세워야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보완책
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