uncorrected

adjective

un·​cor·​rect·​ed ˌən-kə-ˈrek-təd How to pronounce uncorrected (audio)
: not corrected : not made right
an uncorrected typo
: having flaws or errors
uncorrected vision

Examples of uncorrected in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The uncorrected proof is one of only 200 ever made, the first time Harry Potter appeared in print and British author J.K. Rowling’s debut novel. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024 An uncorrected proof copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be offered up next month in Dallas at the upcoming Historical Platinum event hosted by Heritage Auctions. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 June 2024 Many of the punches Brunson takes along the way, however, are going un-called — and Sunday’s uncalled foul went uncorrected. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2024 During the 2012 presidential race, moreover, Netanyahu’s apparent preference for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney went uncorrected. Mitchel Hochberg, Foreign Affairs, 26 Jan. 2017 See all Example Sentences for uncorrected 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncorrected was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Uncorrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncorrected. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

uncorrected

adjective
un·​cor·​rect·​ed -kə-ˈrek-təd How to pronounce uncorrected (audio)
: not corrected
uncorrected vision
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