C1noun 2K

Correction

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəˈrekʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəˈrekʃn/"]/

Meaning of Correction

a change that makes something more accurate than it was before

In simple words: A change made to fix a mistake.

Correction in a sentence

• I've made a few small corrections to your report.
• The paper had to publish a correction to the story.
• I've got to make one or two small corrections to the text before it's finished.
• Make any necessary corrections before the text is printed.
• Now is the time to make any course corrections.
• These stock-market corrections were expected.
• There are some programming errors that need correction.
• The work was returned the student for correction.
• in-flight course correction
• the correction of young offenders

How to use Correction

Use in academic and professional contexts when discussing mistakes or changes. Avoid in casual conversations unless necessary.

Grammar pattern

correction + object

Memory hint

Think of 'correcting' a mistake — you make a 'correction'!

Related words

Collocations with Correction

• minor
• small
• necessary
• make
• need
• require
• fluid
• for correction
• correction to
• minor
• small
• necessary
• make
• need
• require
• fluid
• for correction
• correction to

Synonyms for Correction

• amendment
• revision
• adjustment
• alteration

Opposites of Correction

• error
• mistake
• incorrectness

Common mistakes with Correction

• Confusing 'correction' with 'corrections' when referring to multiple changes.
• Using 'correction' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Improperly using 'correction' without specifying what is being corrected.

Frequently asked questions about Correction

What does Correction mean?

A change made to fix a mistake.

What is the definition of Correction?

a change that makes something more accurate than it was before

How do you use Correction in a sentence?

I've made a few small corrections to your report.

Can you give another example of Correction?

The paper had to publish a correction to the story.

What are synonyms for Correction?

Common alternatives include amendment, revision, adjustment, alteration.

What is the opposite of Correction?

Opposite meanings include error, mistake, incorrectness.

What words go with Correction?

It commonly pairs with minor, small, necessary, make, need, require, fluid, for correction, correction to, minor, small, necessary, make, need, require, fluid, for correction, correction to.

What are common mistakes when using Correction?

Confusing 'correction' with 'corrections' when referring to multiple changes. Using 'correction' as a verb instead of a noun. Improperly using 'correction' without specifying what is being corrected.

How do you pronounce Correction?

US: /["/kəˈrekʃn/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈrekʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Correction?

Use in academic and professional contexts when discussing mistakes or changes. Avoid in casual conversations unless necessary.

What CEFR level is Correction?

"Correction" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.