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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

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   conforming to fact or truth; free from error; accurate: a correct answer. 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.

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   correct. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English cor‧rect1 /kəˈrekt/ S1 W2 adjective 1 having no mistakes SYN right OPP incorrect If my calculations are correct, we’re about ten miles from Exeter. Score one point for each correct answer.

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   Verb. Adjective. Filter. verb. corrected, correcting, corrects. To make right; change from wrong to right; remove errors from. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To remove the errors or mistakes from. Corrected her previous testimony. American Heritage. To point out or mark the errors or faults of. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

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   correct meaning: 1. accurate, or having no mistakes: 2. suitable for a particular situation: 3. to show or tell…. Learn more.

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   Check pronunciation: correct. Definition of correct adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definition of correct. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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