correction

[ kuh-rek-shuhn ]

noun

1. something that is substituted or proposed for what is wrong or inaccurate; emendation.
2. the act of correcting.
3. punishment intended to reform, improve, or rehabilitate; chastisement; reproof.
4. Usually corrections. the various methods, as incarceration, parole, and probation, by which society deals with convicted offenders.
5. a quantity applied or other adjustment made in order to increase accuracy, as in the use of an instrument or the solution of a problem:

   A five degree correction will put the ship on course.

6. a reversal of the trend of stock prices, especially temporarily, as after a sharp advance or decline in the previous trading sessions.

correction

/ kəˈrɛkʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of correcting
2. something offered or substituted for an error; an improvement
3. the act or process of punishing; reproof
4. a number or quantity added to or subtracted from a scientific or mathematical calculation or observation to increase its accuracy

Other Words From

• noncor·rection noun
• precor·rection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of correction¹

1300–50; Middle English correccio ( u ) n (< Anglo-French ) < Latin corrēctiōn- (stem of corrēctiō ) a setting straight. See correct, -ion

Example Sentences

"Everyone contributes, taking initiative to collaborate and foster the direction of the group, and during these shared activities, children get feedback and corrections on their contributions," Rogoff explained.

From Science Daily

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, then, is a course correction, and one that provides more opportunities for Disneyland’s wildly diverse fan base to see itself reflected in its rides.

From Los Angeles Times

Then it pushed back, one requirement was dropped and "corrections" were considered to another.

From BBC

But he said he believes voters want a “course correction” on issues like crime and the economy.

From Los Angeles Times

Those "corrections", along with any big cheques that are written for health, schools or housing, will form the basis of Labour’s narrative.

From BBC

More About Correction

What is a correction?

A correction is something substituted for something that is wrong or inaccurate, such as when a newspaper issues a correction to a story it got wrong.

A correction is also an adjustment or addition to something to make it more accurate, as when you make a steering correction while driving to ensure you are in the center of your lane.

A correction is also a punishment that is meant to help you reform or improve. This is the type of correction connected with prisons, also called correctional facilities.

Example: We are applying a correction to the story after it came out that one of the sources was lying.

Where does correction come from?

The first records of the term correction come from around 1300. It ultimately comes from the Latin corrēctiō, meaning “a setting straight.” Corrections are made after something wrong is said or done.

While correction is usually associated with correcting misinformation, it can also be applied to several fields for specific meanings. In criminal justice, corrections are the punishments given to convicted criminals that are meant to help them become better people. In science, engineering, and transportation, a correction describes an adjustment to a part or course that will lead the test or journey to different outcomes. And in finance, a correction is when a stock’s price suddenly changes its current trend, either higher or lower.

Did you know … ?

What are some other forms related to correction?

• noncorrection (noun)
• precorrection (noun)
• correctional (adjective)

What are some synonyms for correction?

• alteration
• amendment
• editing
• improvement
• discipline

What are some words that share a root or word element with correction? 

• correct

• correctional facility
• correction fluid

What are some words that often get used in discussing correction?

• adjust
• amendment
• formal
• lies
• misinformation

How is correction used in real life?

Correction sometimes carries a feeling of shame if what is being corrected is serious.

I’m working on removing the word I …correction we’re working on removing the word I

— ye (@kanyewest) August 10, 2018

If your ego can’t handle a correction from Virgo, then the correction is needed within yourself.

— VIRGO SUPPORT GROUP (@virgosupport) October 11, 2021

CORRECTION: We’ve taken down video that aired on “World News Tonight" Sunday and “Good Morning America” this morning that appeared to be from the Syrian border immediately after questions were raised about its accuracy. ABC News regrets the error.

— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) October 14, 2019

 

 

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Is correction used correctly in this sentence?

With all the corrections on my paper, it’s no wonder I got 100%.