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correction

noun
kuh-REK-shuhn/kəˈɹɛkʃən/

Pluralcorrections

6 meanings of correction

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  1. 1
    nouncountable or uncountable
    The act of fixing something that is wrong.

    Like erasing a wrong answer and writing the right one in its place.

    The teacher made a quick correction to my spelling.

    After some correction, the essay finally read clearly.

    Similarrectification, amendment

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  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A change that takes the place of a mistake and makes it right.

    Like writing the right number over a crossed-out wrong one.

    She wrote the correction above the crossed-out word.

    The editor marked every correction in red ink.

    Similaramendment, erratum, revision

  3. 3
    noununcountableplural
    Punishment meant to help an offender change rather than just to punish them.

    Like coaching that helps someone break bad habits instead of only blaming them.

    The prison focused on correction instead of harsh punishment.

    Modern correction tries to prepare offenders for life after release.

    Similarrehabilitation, reform

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  4. 4
    nouncountable
    A drop in stock prices after they have been going up for a while.

    Like a balloon with too much air letting some out to settle at a safer size.

    The market took a correction after months of steady gains.

    Investors stayed calm during the brief correction.

    Similardownturn, pullback, decline, dip

  5. 5
    nouncountable
    An amount added or taken away to make a number or measurement correct.

    Like adding a little extra when a scale reads too low.

    The scientist applied a small correction to the temperature reading.

    Without a correction, the measurement would be off by several degrees.

    Similaradjustment

  6. 6
    nouncountable
    A radio signal telling listeners the last message was wrong and the right one follows.

    Like saying "sorry, I meant" on the phone to fix what you just said.

    The radio operator called out a correction and gave the right grid reference.

    After the wrong figure, he issued a correction over the net.

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Origin

It came from Latin 'correctio', through Old French 'correccion' and Middle English.

Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 3 facts