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correct
Examples
His correct pronunciation impressed everyone in the language class.
She gave a correct response to the teacher's question.
Examples
Having correct manners at the dinner table is essential in formal settings.
Her behavior at the formal dinner was deemed correct by etiquette experts.
03
(of a person) having the right or accurate answer or opinion
Examples
You were correct in your assessment of the situation.
If you think it 's going to rain tomorrow, you 're correct.
to correct
01
to find the mistake of something and make it right
Transitive: to correct written material
Examples
She corrected her essay before submitting it.
The teacher corrected the math problem and showed the student where they went wrong.
02
to fix a mistake or problem
Transitive: to correct a problem or imperfection
Examples
Engineers are working to correct a flaw in the design to improve product performance.
Medical professionals use corrective measures to correct vision problems.
03
to compensate for an error or undesirable condition by making improvements
Transitive: to correct an error or fault
Examples
He corrected his poor posture by practicing yoga regularly.
The doctor prescribed medication to correct her vitamin deficiency.
04
to adjust or modify something to meet a particular standard or desired condition
Transitive: to correct sth
Examples
He corrected the angle of the picture frame to make it hang straight on the wall.
The technician corrected the alignment of the wheels on the car for better handling.
05
to discipline or punish someone for wrongdoing
Transitive: to correct sb for a wrongdoing
Examples
The teacher corrected the student for talking out of turn by assigning them extra homework.
The parent corrected their child for lying by taking away their video game privileges.
06
to adjust a numerical result or reading to account for deviations from standard conditions
Transitive: to correct a numerical result
Examples
The meteorologist corrected the barometric pressure readings to sea level.
He corrected the speedometer reading of his car to adjust for the larger tires he installed.
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