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corrective |
having correction as its intended purpose or effect; remedial or rectifying. [1/2 definitions] |
corrigendum |
an error, esp. in print, indicated along with its correction. [1/2 definitions] |
crying |
demanding immediate attention or correction. [1/2 definitions] |
diet1 |
a special selection of food and drink, esp. for medical purposes or the correction of physical problems. [1/6 definitions] |
discipline |
punishment for the sake of training or correction. [1/7 definitions] |
galley proof |
a printer's proof taken from type in a galley to allow for correction of errors before final pages are assembled. |
redress |
a correction or adjustment. [1/4 definitions] |
reform |
the correction of bad conduct. [1/5 definitions] |
retainer1 |
a device that holds the teeth in position during a period of orthodontic correction. [1/2 definitions] |
workhouse |
a U.S. prison for minor offenders serving short sentences, who are employed at manual labor while confined; house of correction. [1/2 definitions] |
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