correction

noun
UK: /kəˈrekʃən/
US: /kəˈrekʃən/

  1. The act of making something right or better.

    1. I made a correction to my homework.
    2. The editor made a crucial correction to the manuscript before publication, enhancing clarity and accuracy.

  2. A change made to improve something.

    1. My teacher gave me some corrections.
    2. The software update included several important bug corrections to improve performance and stability.

  3. Punishment for doing something wrong.

    1. The child received a correction for misbehaving.
    2. The prison system aims to provide correction and rehabilitation for offenders, promoting positive change.

Synonyms

improvement amendment discipline punishment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "correction" in English means: The act of making something right or better., A change made to improve something., Punishment for doing something wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "correction" is /kəˈrekʃən/ in British English and /kəˈrekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "correction": improvement, amendment, discipline, punishment.

Example usage of "correction": "I made a correction to my homework.". More examples on the page.