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cor·rec·tion
 correction
- pronunciation:
- k
rek
shn
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of correcting.
- synonyms:
- adjustment, emending, modification, rectification
- similar words:
- amendment, editing, perfecting, reparation
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| definition 2: |
something accurate substituted for something that is erroneous.
- similar words:
- adjustment, alteration, amendment, change, improvement, modification, redress, remedy
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| definition 3: |
punishment in the interest of improvement.
- synonyms:
- discipline
- similar words:
- punishment, reprimand
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| related words: |
mend |
| derivation: |
correctional (adj.) |
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