1. correction
noun. ['kɝˈɛkʃən'] the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right.
Synonyms
- compensation
- remedy
- retribution
- amendment
- recompense
- rectification
- remediation
- redress
- emendation
Antonyms
- falsify
- nonpayment
- wrong
- praise
Etymology
- correctio (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Correction
- overprotection
- introspection
- interconnection
- circumspection
- reinspection
- predilection
- disinfection
- disconnection
- recollection
- preelection
- interjection
- imperfection
- disaffection
- resurrection
- reflection
- reelection
- redirection
- projection
- intersection
- insurrection
- inspection
- inflection
- convection
- confection
- complexion
- selection
- rejection
- protection
- perfection
- objection
Example sentences of the word correction
1. Noun, singular or mass
This is the individual the state contacts if there are any errors in the articles that require correction.
Quotes containing the word correction
1. Il est ce qui échappe à l'activité des hommes, à la reconsidération et à la correction de leur œuvre.
- Guy Debord
2. correction
noun. ['kɝˈɛkʃən'] something substituted for an error.
Synonyms
- redaction
- erasure
Antonyms
- stay in place
- float
- rise
Etymology
- correctio (Latin)
3. correction
noun. ['kɝˈɛkʃən'] a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure.
Synonyms
- indefinite quantity
Antonyms
- defeat
- appear
Etymology
- correctio (Latin)
4. correction
noun. ['kɝˈɛkʃən'] the act of punishing.
Synonyms
- penalization
- spanking
- discipline
- punishment
- penalisation
Antonyms
- inflate
- accelerate
- stretch
- increase
Etymology
- correctio (Latin)
5. correction
noun. ['kɝˈɛkʃən'] treatment of a specific defect.
Synonyms
- therapy
- fusion
Antonyms
- reward
- lethargic
- unrestraint
Etymology
- correctio (Latin)
6. correction
noun. ['kɝˈɛkʃən'] a rebuke for making a mistake.
Synonyms
- chastisement
- chastening
- rebuke
- reproof
- reprimand
- reprehension
Antonyms
- be born
- ascent
- vernal equinox
- end
Etymology
- correctio (Latin)
7. correction
noun. ['kɝˈɛkʃən'] a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases.
Synonyms
- dip
- free fall
- drop
Antonyms
- appreciate
- lengthen
- strengthen
- crescendo
Etymology
- correctio (Latin)