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Definition of corrections - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
fixing errorschanges made to fix errors
- She made several corrections to the document before submitting it.
2.
disciplinary actionsUS measures intended to reform offendersUS
- He works in corrections, helping offenders rebuild their lives.
3.
legalUS government department managing convicted offendersUS
- He works for the Department of Corrections.
Expressions with corrections
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staff member keeping order and helping inmates in prison
The corrections officer checked the cells and talked to inmates.
government agency managing prisons and rehabilitation
The department of corrections announced new rehabilitation programs.
Origin of corrections
Latin, corrigere (to correct)
Terms with corrections included in their meaning
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tool
pencil with red lead used for marking corrections
writing
earliest complete version of a work made before changes or corrections
corrections
correct something that is wrong or inaccurate
excessive correction
make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
corrections
correctional facility where inmates work on farms
education
field of study examining crime law enforcement courts and corrections
contract review
copy with edit marks showing additions, removals or corrections
writing
make corrections or improvements by critical editing
acr: corrections officer
works in a prison to keep it safe
corrections
temporary account for correcting errors
acr: Corrections Corp of America
company that manages private prisons and detention centers
publishing
list of errors and corrections in a book
correction slip
slip of paper listing corrections
acr: Department of Corrections
government agency managing prisons and inmates
manuscript
annotated with changes or corrections
prison
new corrections officer in prison
printing
final proof before printing for last corrections
publishing
individual who marks corrections on proofs
corrections
prison located in a West Yorkshire city in England
Examples of corrections in a sentence
He submitted his corrections to the errors found in the report. The state invested more funds in corrections. Her brother began a career in corrections after college. The corrections system focuses on rehabilitation. Corrections officers ensure the safety of inmates.
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- French:corrections, services pénitentiaires, ...
- German:Korrekturen, Strafvollzug, ...
- Italian:correzioni, servizi penitenziari, ...
- Spanish:correcciones, penitenciaría, ...
- Portuguese:emendas, serviços prisionais, ...
- Chinese:更正, 矫正, ...
- Japanese:修正, 矯正, ...
- Arabic:تصحيحات, الإِصْلاحِيّات, ...
- Hebrew:תִּיקּוּנִים, שֵׁירוּתֵי תִּיקּוּן, ...
- Russian:корректировки, исправительная система, ...
- Ukrainian:виправлення, пенітенціарна система, ...
- Hindi:सुधार, सुधारात्मक सेवाएँ, ...
Definition of correction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fixing errorchange made to fix an error
- She made a correction in her essay to improve clarity.
2.
educationalmarks or comments indicating mistakes in work
- The corrections on my homework helped me understand my errors.
3.
financeTECH. decline in stock prices after a riseTECH.
- The market experienced a correction after last week's surge.
4.
scientificTECH. adjustment to increase accuracy in calculationsTECH.
- A correction was applied to the experiment's results.
Images of correction
marks or comments indicating mistakes in work
Expressions with correction
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opaque tape used to cover writing mistakes
She used correction tape to fix the typo.
process of changing image colors so they look natural or consistent
The editor did color correction on the movie before release.
technique used to fix errors in written text
She used error correction to improve her essay's clarity.
willing to accept advice or admit mistakes
She is open to correction if she makes a mistake.
able to be changed if found wrong
This report is subject to correction if errors are found.
the practice of promoting inclusive language
Political correction is important in today's society.
act of fixing one's own mistakes or errors
Self-correction helps students improve their writing.
small change that fixes wording or data without changing real meaning
The committee issued a technical correction to clarify the earlier regulation.
number used to adjust calculations for more accuracy
The engineer applied a correction factor to the formula to ensure precision.
system adding bits to detect and correct errors
The error correction code improved the data transmission quality.
adjustment that fixes trapezoid-shaped picture from a tilted projector
The projector’s keystone correction removed the distorted trapezoid shape on screen.
using capacitors to adjust power factor in electrical systems
Capacitors are used for power factor correction in circuits.
action taken before making a correction
Pre-correction helps reduce errors in the final report.
white liquid used to cover mistakes in writing
She used correction fluid to hide the error in her essay.
place for confining and rehabilitating offenders
He was sent to the correction house for six months.
facility for minor offenders' confinement
He was sent to a house of correction for theft.
Origin of correction
Latin, correctus (made straight)
Examples of correction in a sentence
After the correction, the document was error-free. Her essay was full of corrections from the teacher. The corrections in the report were highlighted in red. Investors were concerned about the sudden correction in the market. A correction in stock prices was anticipated by analysts. The correction improved the accuracy of the data.
Engineers made a correction to the software algorithm.
View all translations of correction
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- French:correction, remarque, ...
- German:Korrektur, Korrekturen, ...
- Italian:correzione, correzioni, ...
- Spanish:corrección, ajuste, ...
- Portuguese:emenda, correções, ...
- Chinese:更正, 订正, ...
- Japanese:修正, 調整, ...
- Arabic:تَصْحِيح, تصحيحات, ...
- Hebrew:תִּיקּוּן, תִּיקּוּן, ...
- Russian:корректировка, исправления, ...
- Ukrainian:виправлення, корекції, ...
- Hindi:सुधार, संशोधन-चिह्न, ...
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