1
as in amendment
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the copy editor's corrections were marked in red
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2
as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
received a severe correction after the third offense
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Recent Examples of correction
Marshall’s law enforcement background followed by corrections points to someone who is going to be tough on crime.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Gamers can set the input lag for either low latency, which supports image geometry correction, or ultra-low latency, which doesn't.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
But while some lawmakers called it a prudent course correction, others saw chaos masquerading as strategy.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Although Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are unprecedented in recent history, the S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its recent high, entering correction territory, 56 times since 1950, according to data compiled by Truist Financial experts.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Gamers can set the input lag for either low latency, which supports image geometry correction, or ultra-low latency, which doesn't.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
But while some lawmakers called it a prudent course correction, others saw chaos masquerading as strategy.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Although Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are unprecedented in recent history, the S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its recent high, entering correction territory, 56 times since 1950, according to data compiled by Truist Financial experts.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correction
Noun
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House lawmakers Friday approved amendments to House Bill 96, which allows government entities to display only certain flags, such as the official Idaho, U.S. and state flags.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2025
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That limits debate and only gives opponents until April 2 to submit amendments.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on China in February before doubling it to 20 percent in March as punishment for fentanyl trafficking.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The new taxes would be on top of the 20% tariffs announced as punishment for fentanyl trafficking and his separate 34% tariffs announced last week.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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The failure-to-file penalty corresponds to 5 percent of unpaid taxes per month or partial month, according to the agency, capped at 25 percent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the race, a false start off the grid box handed him a five-second penalty, setting the tone for the rest of the grand prix which was more firefighting than front-running.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Columbia University was among the first colleges to face the wrath of Donald Trump, whose administration canceled $400 million of funding and arrested two student protesters.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Khan has faced the wrath of India’s Hindu right.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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