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- pronunciation:
- k
rek
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of making something correct.
The correction of your vision means getting eyeglasses.- synonyms:
- adjustment
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| definition 2: |
something right put in place of something wrong.
The teacher made corrections to my essay.- similar words:
- adjustment, change, improvement, remedy
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| definition 3: |
punishment in order to improve.
Prison is a place of correction for people who have broken the law.- synonyms:
- discipline
- similar words:
- punishment
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| related words: |
mend |
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| derivation: |
correctional (adj.) |
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