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   Cor·rect

   /kəˈrek(t)/

   

   adjective

   • 1. free from error; in accordance with fact or truth: "make sure you have been given the correct information" Similar rightaccuratetrueveraciousexactpreciseunerringfaithfulstrictfaultlessflawlesserrorlesserror-freeperfectword-perfectscrupulousmeticulouson the right trackalong the right linesinformal:OKon the markon the beamon the nailon the buttonspot onbang onon the moneyOpposite incorrectwrong
   • ▪ not mistaken in one's opinion or judgment; right: "the government was correct to follow a course of defeating inflation" Similar rightaccuratetrueveraciousexactpreciseunerringfaithfulstrictfaultlessflawlesserrorlesserror-freeperfectword-perfectscrupulousmeticulouson the right trackalong the right linesinformal:OKon the markon the beamon the nailon the buttonspot onbang onon the moneyOpposite incorrectwrong
   • ▪ (of a thing or course of action) meeting the requirements of or most appropriate for a particular situation or activity: "cut the top and bottom tracks to the correct length with a hacksaw"
   • ▪ (of a person or their appearance or behavior) conforming to accepted social standards; proper: "he was a polite man, invariably correct and pleasant with Mrs. Collins" Similar properseemlydecorousdecentrespectablerightsuitablefitfittingbefittingappropriateaptconventionalapprovedacceptedstandardusualcustomarytraditionalorthodoxcomme il fautinformal:OKOpposite improper
   • ▪ conforming to a particular political or ideological orthodoxy: "the materials used are as environmentally correct as possible"

   verb

   • 1. put right (an error or fault): "the Council issued a statement correcting some points in the press reports" Similar rectifyput rightset rightrightamendemendremedyredresscuresquaremake goodimprovebetteramelioraterepairrevisealtereditrewriteredraftrescriptrewordreworksort outclear updeal withinformal:patch upclean upiron out
   • ▪ mark the errors in (a written or printed text): "he corrected Dixon's writing for publication" Similar indicate errors inshow mistakes inpoint out faults inmarkassessevaluateappraise
   • ▪ tell (someone) that they are mistaken: "he had assumed she was married and she had not corrected him" Similar scoldrebukechidereprimandreproveadmonishlectureberatechastisecastigateOpposite praise
   • ▪ counteract or rectify: "the problem of diminished sight can be reduced or corrected by wearing eyeglasses" Similar counteractoffsetcounterbalancecompensate formake up forneutralize
   • ▪ adjust (an instrument) to function accurately or accord with a standard: "motorists can have their headlights tested and corrected at a reduced price on Saturday" Similar adjustregulatefixsetset rightset to rightsstandardizenormalizecalibratefine-tunemake goodput in working orderoverhaulinformal:jiggertweaktwiddlepatch upsee to
   • ▪ adjust (a numerical result or reading) to allow for departure from standard conditions: "data were corrected for radionuclide decay"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Latin correct- ‘made straight, amended’, from the verb corrigere, from cor- ‘together’ + regere ‘guide’. The adjective is via French.

   Derivatives

   • 1. correctable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   The meaning of CORRECT is to make or set right : amend. How to use correct in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Correct.

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   conforming to fact or truth; free from error; accurate: a correct answer. Synonyms: exact, perfect, faultless. in accordance with an acknowledged or accepted standard; proper: correct behavior. (of a judgment or opinion) just or right: I feel this decision is correct because of the defendant’s age.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCORRECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to show or tell someone that something is wrong and to make it right: Students said it was helpful if the teacher corrected their pronunciation. I have 30 homework assignments to correct. If a medical treatment corrects a particular condition, it cures the condition or makes it easier to manage:

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › correctCorrect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of correct. adjective. free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth. “the correct answer” “the correct version” synonyms: right. accurate. conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy. accurate, exact, precise.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › correctCORRECT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to make a mistake or problem right or better: The new software finds and corrects any errors on the hard disk. correct verb [T] (IMPROVE) to improve the quality of something: These contact lenses will help to correct your vision. correct verb [T] (SHOW MISTAKE) to show someone the mistakes in something they have said or written:

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › correctCORRECT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to show or tell someone that something is wrong and to make it right: Students said it was helpful if the teacher corrected their pronunciation. I have 30 homework assignments to correct. If a medical treatment corrects a particular condition, it cures the condition or makes it easier to manage: glasses to correct poor vision.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCORRECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · correct, accurate, precise imply conformity to fact, standard, or truth. A correct statement is one free from error, mistakes, or faults. An accurate statement is one that shows careful conformity to fact, truth, or spirit. A precise statement shows scrupulously strict and detailed conformity to fact