correct

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Translation of correct from English into Dutch,

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Adjective

1.

standards

conforming to accepted standards or norms
  • His behavior at the dinner was correct.Zijn gedrag tijdens het diner was correct.
2.

accuracy truth

matching facts and having no mistakes or errors
  • Her answer was correct according to the facts.Haar antwoord was correct volgens de feiten.
3.

suitability

most suitable or required in a situation
juiste passende
  • Using a calculator was the correct choice for the exam.Een rekenmachine gebruiken was de juiste keuze voor het examen.

Verb

tr.
1.

fix error

make something wrong become right
  • She corrected the spelling mistakes in the essay.Ze corrigeerde de spelfouten in het essay.
2.

indicate mistakes

point out or mark errors in something
  • The teacher will correct the exams by tomorrow.De leraar zal de examens tegen morgen nakijken.
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Expressions with correct: examples in English and translations in Dutch

verbeter me als ik het mis heb
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we met before.
helemaal correct
foutloos
The calculations were all correct and matched the expected results.
bijsturen
The pilot course-corrected to avoid the storm.
overcorrigeren
overcompenseren
He over-corrected his stance and lost balance.
politiek correct
She uses politically correct terms in her writing.
Verbeter me als ik het mis heb
Correct me if I'm mistaken, but isn't this your book?

Synonyms and analogies of correct in English

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.

Translations of "correct" in Context ordered by category and frequency

correctadj./adv.

The information you provided is all correct and can be trusted.

De informatie die je hebt gegeven is helemaal correct en betrouwbaar.

juistadj.

Her presumptive belief that he was innocent proved to be correct.

Haar voorgevoel dat hij onschuldig was, bleek juist te zijn.

goedadj./adv.

Your answer is not anywhere near correct for this math problem.

Je antwoord is lang niet goed genoeg voor deze wiskundesom.

gelijkadj.

You were correct on both counts about the schedule and the venue.

Je had op beide punten gelijk over het schema en de locatie.

corrigerenv.

Hold it right here, so we can correct your posture.

Blijf zo staan, dan kunnen we je houding corrigeren.

verbeterenv.

The grammar checker helps me correct mistakes in my essays quickly.

De grammaticacontrole helpt me om snel fouten in mijn essays te verbeteren.

correctienf.

You have the right to consult and correct your personal data.

U hebt recht op inzage en correctie van uw persoonlijke gegevens.

juistheidnf.

The instructing client guarantees that the information provided is correct and complete.

De opdrachtgever staat in voor juistheid en volledigheid van de aangeleverde informatie.

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correct: Examples and translations in context

Dictation helped me realize the importance of correct spelling during writing.

Door dictees besefte ik hoe belangrijk correcte spelling is tijdens het schrijven.

Teachers emphasize the importance of correct spelling in all subjects.

Docenten benadrukken in alle vakken hoe belangrijk een correcte spelling is.

She set matters straight by providing all the correct information.

Ze zette de zaken recht door alle correcte informatie te geven.

Syntax determines how words are arranged to form correct sentences.

Syntaxis bepaalt hoe woorden worden gerangschikt om correcte zinnen te vormen.

Every paragraph should start with an upper-case letter for correct formatting.

Elke alinea moet met een hoofdletter beginnen om de opmaak correct te houden.

Verification depends on the correct entry of your license number.

De controle hangt af van het correct invoeren van uw licentienummer.

During maintenance, the pressure valve must be tested for correct operation.

Tijdens het onderhoud moet het overdrukventiel worden getest op een correcte werking.

The report's data entries were all correct and consistent.

De gegevens in het rapport waren allemaal correct en onderling consistent.

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politically correctall correctanatomically correct
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