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correct

cor·rect [ kə rékt ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle cor·rect·ed, present participle cor·rect·ing, 3rd person present singular cor·rects)
Definition:
 
1. remove errors from something: to take the errors out of something

2. indicate errors in something: to point out or mark the errors in something

3. rectify imperfection: to rectify an imperfection in something, or counteract something wrong or undesirable
wears glasses to correct his astigmatism

4. modify something: to modify something such as behavior in order to make it acceptable or bring it up to a standard

5. punish somebody to gain improvement: to punish or scold somebody, especially a child, to bring about improvement or reform



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. accurate: accurate or without errors
the correct time

2. acceptable: acceptable, or meeting a required standard
correct dress

[14th century. < Latin correct-, past participle of corrigere "rule completely" < regere "to rule"]

cor·rect·a·ble adjective
cor·rect·ly adverb
cor·rect·ness noun
cor·rec·tor noun
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