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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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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
The commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to build the 1,000-watt solar farm on the north side of 93rd Avenue between the juvenile center and the community corrections buildings, said Commission President Mike Repay, D-3rd.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Enabling Enterprise-Grade Quantum Infrastructure IBM Quantum Starling addresses this fundamental limitation through error correction at an unprecedented scale.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The incident occurred Monday when the inmate — who was sent to the north Los Angeles County prison in 2019 — reportedly stabbed the corrections officer multiple times in the back of the head.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Autofocus and auto keystone correction should make setup relatively painless too.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2025
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Enabling Enterprise-Grade Quantum Infrastructure IBM Quantum Starling addresses this fundamental limitation through error correction at an unprecedented scale.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The incident occurred Monday when the inmate — who was sent to the north Los Angeles County prison in 2019 — reportedly stabbed the corrections officer multiple times in the back of the head.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Autofocus and auto keystone correction should make setup relatively painless too.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correction
Noun
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The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution — ratified between 1865 and 1870 — were also critical in moving the country forward after the Civil War.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Paul Atkins has asked the SEC staff to explore amendments, seek guidance, and frame rules that may be necessary for new companies to comply.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The most extreme punishment the 24-year-old could receive is a ban spanning four years.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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While many see Juneteenth as an opportunity to celebrate freedom, the truth is that slavery still exists today, in prisons around the country, due to the loophole in the 13th Amendment that permits enslavement as punishment for a crime.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Noun
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There’s no legitimate reason businesses need to be shelling out money for lawyers and civil penalties over such things.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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The penalty for an aggravated DUI is up to 15 years in prison, $5,000 fine, 5-year driver’s license suspension and restitution, according to Canyon County.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2025
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The congresswoman, who is up for reelection next year, risks Trump's wrath and may hinder her chances in the 2026 midterms.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The shooting and cellphone footage that captured the moment when Armstrong was shot has drawn the ire of family members and the wrath of community organizations that make up the Healing and Justice Center in Miami.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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