correction

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de corriger quelque chose, de le ramener à un état correct, précis ou sans erreur ; modification ou ajustement apporté pour éliminer une faute.

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.

   Action de corriger

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

   Synonymesadjustmentamendmentemendationfixingrectificationrepair

   Antonymeserrormistakewrongness

2. Change that fixes an errorB1formal

   A specific change made to fix a mistake or error.

   Correction (action de corriger)

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

   Synonymesadjustmentamendmentemendationfixrectificationremedyrevision

3. Punishment or disciplineC1formal

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

   Correction (punition)

   • 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.

   Synonymescastigationchasteningchastisementdisciplinepunishment