Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Correction.
How to pronounce correction:
US
Correction - as a noun
The act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rectification20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
improvement20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fudge factorSomething substituted for an error
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
editing9redaction12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases
Example: "Market runups are invariably followed by a correction"
The act of disciplining
Example: "The offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discipline15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
penalisation14penalization23penalty12punishment17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Treatment of a specific defect
Example: "The correction of his vision with eye glasses"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
therapy15treatment11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I made a correction to my essay before submitting it."
"The teacher provided helpful corrections on my math homework."
"The editor made several corrections to the manuscript."
"He received a fine for driving without the necessary corrections to his license."
"The new software promises to automatically detect and make corrections to spelling errors."
Word Game Points
Is CORRECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, correction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CORRECTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CORRECTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, correction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCORRECTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is CORRECTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, correction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCORRECTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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