C1noun2K

Correction

UK /["/kəˈrekʃn/"]/US /["/kəˈrekʃn/"]/

Definition

a change that makes something more accurate than it was before

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

Examples

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

Usage notes

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'!

Collocations

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

Synonyms

amendment
revision
adjustment
alteration

Antonyms

error
mistake
incorrectness

Common mistakes

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.