uncorrected
adjective
un·cor·rect·ed
ˌən-kə-ˈrek-təd 
: not corrected : not made right
an uncorrected typo
: having flaws or errors
uncorrected vision
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When monitoring is ignored, and problems go uncorrected, large federal programs can operate for years without adequate safeguards, wasting taxpayer dollars.
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Sheila Weinberg, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Left uncorrected, poor drainage will kill a peace lily.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Even what may appear to be mild vision problems, when left uncorrected, can affect learning and coordination.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 19 Dec. 2025
In India, uncorrected vision loss is estimated to cost $54 billion annually, yet solutions often cost less than $10 per person per year.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Sheila Weinberg, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Left uncorrected, poor drainage will kill a peace lily.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Even what may appear to be mild vision problems, when left uncorrected, can affect learning and coordination.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 19 Dec. 2025
In India, uncorrected vision loss is estimated to cost $54 billion annually, yet solutions often cost less than $10 per person per year.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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“Uncorrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncorrected. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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uncorrected
adjective
un·cor·rect·ed
-kə-ˈrek-təd
: not corrected
uncorrected vision
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