Synonyms of correction

correction

noun

kə-ˈrek-shən 

1

as in amendment

a change designed to correct or improve a written work

the copy editor's corrections were marked in red

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amendment
• alteration
• modification
• emendation
• adjustment
• improvement
• revision
• deletion
• addition
• amplification
• clarification
• explanation
• supplement
• cut
• renovation
• explication

2

as in punishment

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

received a severe correction after the third offense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishment
• penalty
• wrath
• chastisement
• discipline
• sentence
• castigation
• comeuppance
• condemnation
• assessment
• desert(s)
• retribution
• nemesis
• fine
• example
• retaliation
• criticism
• reprimand
• vengeance
• revenge
• reprisal
• reproof
• rebuke
• imprisonment
• confinement
• charge
• incarceration
• censure
• damnation
• denouncement
• mulct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardon
• parole
• indemnity
• exemption
• amnesty
• vindication
• exoneration
• acquittal
• immunity
• release
• impunity
• exculpation
• forgiveness
• commutation
• absolution
• remission
• disregard
• reprieve
• condonation
• remitment
• overlooking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of correction

Even after submission, reports frequently bounce back for corrections, forcing officers to sit at their desks instead of returning to the community. — Matthew Polega, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

But corrections staff won’t see another 3% GSI until July 2027 based on that agreement. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District has begun a course correction, voting to limit student use of laptops and tablets during class — the first major American school system to do so. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

BofA said the dollar's recent price action is closely tracking its 2016-2018 pattern, when the greenback rallied in the second half of 2018 after a lengthy correction. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 July 2026