Rättningsförmåga

Rättningsförmåga is a Swedish noun that denotes the ability to correct, rectify or compensate for something. The word is formed from rättning or rätta (to correct, rectify, restore) and förmåga (ability). The term is used across several domains to describe the capacity of a system, process, or actor to correct errors, rectify a situation, or provide redress.

In technology and engineering, rättningsförmåga refers to a system’s capacity to detect and correct errors in data or operation, often expressed as the error-correcting capability in codes and fault-tolerant designs. In telecommunications and data storage, higher rättningsförmåga implies greater resilience to corruption or faults.

In governance, law and finance, the term can denote the ability to provide remedies, restitution, or compensation for harms or mistakes, i.e., the capacity to set things right for those affected. It may relate to formal mechanisms for redress or to the practical capacity to address and compensate losses.

In organizational quality management and process improvement, rättningsförmåga is the capability to identify, initiate and verify corrective actions after a non-conformity or incident, closing the loop with root-cause analysis and preventive measures. It encompasses planning, implementation and verification of fixes to prevent recurrence.

In everyday language, the term can describe an individual’s or institution’s willingness and capacity to acknowledge errors, apologize when appropriate, and take steps to make amends. The concept overlaps with related notions such as correction, remediation, and accountability, and its precise meaning depends on context and field.