English dictionary

correct

/k/@/'r/E/kt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

adj.all

Examples
The correct answer.

The correct version.

Synonyms right

Antonyms incorrect wrong

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correct in opinion or judgment

adj.all

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Set right, or made straight; hence, conformable to truth, rectitude, or propriety, or to a just standard; not faulty or imperfect; free from error; as, correct behavior; correct views.

adjective

Source: webster1913

socially right or correct

adj.all

Examples
Correct behavior.

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in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

adj.all

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make right or correct

verb.change

Examples
Correct the mistakes.

Synonyms rectify right

Antonyms falsify

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make reparations or amends for

verb.social

Synonyms compensate redress right

Antonyms wrong

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censure severely

verb.communication

Synonyms castigate chasten chastise objurgate

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adjust for

verb.stative

Examples
Engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance.

Synonyms compensate counterbalance even off even out even up make up

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punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

verb.social

Synonyms discipline sort out

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go down in value

verb.motion

Examples
The stock market corrected.

Synonyms decline drop slump

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alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

verb.change

Examples
Correct the alignment of the front wheels.

Synonyms adjust set

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treat a defect

verb.body

Examples
The new contact lenses will correct for his myopia.

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To make right; to bring to the standard of truth, justice, or propriety; to rectify; as, to correct manners or principles.

verb

Source: webster1913