correction

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess bezeichnet, etwas zu verbessern, zu berichtigen oder Fehler zu beseitigen; auch eine Änderung oder Richtigstellung.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something right, accurate, or free from errors; an amendment or alteration to fix a mistake.

1. Act of correctingB1formal

   The action or process of making something right or accurate.

   Korrektur

   • The teacher made a correction to my essay.
   • Please submit your work for correction before the deadline.
   • The software automatically performs spell correction.

   Synonymeadjustmentamendmentemendationfixingrectificationrepair

   Antonymeerrormistakewrongness

2. Change that fixes an errorB1formal

   A specific change made to fix a mistake or error.

   Korrektur

   • He made several corrections to the report.
   • The editor noted a correction in the margin.
   • The correction of the data took several hours.

   Synonymeadjustmentamendmentemendationfixrectificationremedyrevision

3. Punishment or disciplineC1formal

   The act of punishing someone to improve their behavior (often used in formal or historical contexts).

   Bestrafung

   • The child received a correction for his misbehavior.
   • In the past, physical correction was common in schools.
   • The correction was meant to teach a lesson.

   Synonymecastigationchasteningchastisementdisciplinepunishment