word
Correction
Kur-EH-kshuhn
/kɜːrˈɛkʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
correction
Dictionary meaning
The act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake.
Examples
- The correction of vision with eye glasses improves many lives.
- Market runups are invariably followed by a correction.
Synonyms: rectification
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