Pronunciation: /kəˈrɛkt/
verb To make something right; to adjust or amend
A1 She corrects her mistakes quickly.
A2 He corrects his pronunciation by listening to native speakers.
B1 They corrected the errors in the report before submitting it.
B2 The teacher corrected the students' grammar during the lesson.
C1 The editor corrected the manuscript for any spelling or grammar mistakes.
C2 The expert corrected the data analysis to ensure accuracy in the results.
adjective In accordance with fact or truth; free from error; accurate
A1 The teacher's corrections were very helpful for the students.
A2 She received a correct answer on her language exam.
B1 The correct spelling of the word is 'necessary'.
B2 The correct procedure for handling hazardous materials must be followed at all times.
C1 The correct formatting of the report made it easy to read and understand.
C2 Her correct analysis of the financial data saved the company from making a costly mistake.
formal Please ensure that all the information provided is correct before submitting the form.
informal Hey, make sure you got the correct address for the party tonight.
slang I double-checked my answers and they were all correct.
figurative In order to reach the correct decision, we must consider all possible outcomes.
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