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

The improvement follows a higher low relative to the July trough, suggesting the recent correction has matured. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

For sports this has been a boon and a bit of course correction. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Legal experts say those costs reflect the challenges that corrections officials face in finding help with carrying out lethal injections, which can subject prisoners to torturous levels of pain. — Max Blau, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2026

La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz, upon taking the stage, realized that La La Land hadn’t won Best Picture, rather Moonlight, and announced the correction to the world. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026