correction

noun

1. the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

   noun.act

   Synonyms rectification

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure

   noun.quantity

   Synonyms fudge factor

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. something substituted for an error

   noun.communication

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a rebuke for making a mistake

   noun.communication

   Synonyms chastening chastisement

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   Market runups are invariably followed by a correction.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. the act of punishing

   noun.act

   Synonyms discipline penalisation penalization penalty punishment

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. treatment of a specific defect

   noun.act

   Examples

   The correction of his vision with eye glasses.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. The act of correcting, or making that right which was wrong; change for the better; amendment; rectification, as of an erroneous statement.

   noun

   Source: webster1913