corrected
kəˈrɛktɪd
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Definition of corrected - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
error-freemade free from errors
  • The corrected manuscript was ready for publication..
amended rectified revised
2.
accuracyTECH.adjusted to give accurate resultsTECH.
  • The corrected data showed a different trend..
amended rectified
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Expressions with corrected

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admit a mistake after being corrected by someone
I thought it was blue, but I stand corrected.
admit a mistake after being corrected
I thought it was blue, but I stand corrected.
time adjusted for errors or conditions
The sailors calculated the corrected time for the race..
information set changed to remove mistakes found in earlier versions
The researcher used corrected data in the final statistical model.

Origin of corrected

Latin, corrigere (to make straight)

Terms with corrected included in their meaning

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repair
able to be repaired or corrected
behavior
excessively corrected to the point of being counterproductive
publishing
later version of a work updated with new or corrected material
original value
not changed or corrected from the original state
behavior
corrected or improved in character or behavior
correction
corrected or fixed
fixable
able to be corrected or fixed
beyond reform
not able to be corrected or reformed

Examples of corrected in a sentence

  • After the corrected data was entered, the system worked perfectly.
  • The corrected figures were submitted to the board.
  • After the corrected measurements, the results were more accurate.

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  1. French:corrigé, ajusté, ...
  2. German:korrigiert, berichtigt, ...
  3. Italian:revisionato, aggiustato, ...
  4. Spanish:corregido, ajustado, ...
  5. Portuguese:corrigido, ajustado, ...
  6. Chinese:更正的, 调整的, ...
  7. Japanese:修正済み, 補正された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصَحَّح, مُنقَّح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְתֻקָּן, מְתֻקָּן, ...
  10. Russian:исправленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виправлений, ...
  12. Hindi:सुधारा हुआ, समायोजित, ...
correct
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Definition of correct - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
standardsconforming to accepted standards or norms
  • His behavior at the dinner was correct.
acceptable appropriate proper
2.
accuracy truthmatching facts and having no mistakes or errors
  • Her answer was correct according to the facts.
accurate exact right
3.
suitabilitymost suitable or required in a situation
  • Using a calculator was the correct choice for the exam.
appropriate right suitable

Verb

tr.
1.
fix errormake something wrong become right
  • She corrected the spelling mistakes in the essay.
amend rectify remedy
2.
indicate mistakespoint out or mark errors in something
  • The teacher will correct the exams by tomorrow..
amend edit rectify
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used before stating something believed true inviting correction
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we met before.
accurate and without errors
The calculations were all correct and matched the expected results.
adjust direction to return to intended route or plan
The pilot course-corrected to avoid the storm.
adjust too much causing a new problem
He over-corrected his stance and lost balance.
sensitive to language to avoid offending marginalized groups
She uses politically correct terms in her writing.
ask others to tell you if you are wrong
Correct me if I'm mistaken, but isn't this your book?

Origin of correct

Latin, corrigere (to make straight)

Examples of correct in a sentence

  • The correct answer was praised by the teacher.
  • The scientist's measurements were correct to three decimal places.
  • Her spelling on the exam was correct, so she received full credit.
  • Formal shoes are the correct attire for the ceremony.
  • Call the correct department for technical support.
  • He corrected the error in the report.

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  1. French:correct, corriger, ...
  2. German:korrekt, korrigieren, ...
  3. Italian:corretto, correggere, ...
  4. Spanish:correcto, corregir, ...
  5. Portuguese:adequado, corrigir, ...
  6. Chinese:正确的, 改正, ...
  7. Japanese:適切な, 訂正する, ...
  8. Arabic:صَحِيح, صَحَّحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹלֵם, לְתַקֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:правильный, исправить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:належний, виправити, ...
  12. Hindi:उचित, सुधारना, ...
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