1
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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2
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 Penn team created an error-correction system that uses the classical signal to infer and fix disruptions to the quantum one without measuring it directly.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Lung-function testing used race corrections derived from slavery-era plantation medicine, leading to widespread underdiagnosis of serious lung disease in Black patients.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Tactical reconnaissance drone for border surveillance, target identification, and artillery fire correction.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
In June, a list of the top 20 markets with the most motivated sellers in the country was dominated by Florida, a state which has seen some of the most dramatic price corrections in the country in recent months, with 14 metropolitan areas.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Lung-function testing used race corrections derived from slavery-era plantation medicine, leading to widespread underdiagnosis of serious lung disease in Black patients.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Tactical reconnaissance drone for border surveillance, target identification, and artillery fire correction.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
In June, a list of the top 20 markets with the most motivated sellers in the country was dominated by Florida, a state which has seen some of the most dramatic price corrections in the country in recent months, with 14 metropolitan areas.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correction
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Because Lewis’ legislation is a constitutional amendment, the changes to the voter threshold would have to be approved by voters on a statewide ballot measure in 2026.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Most soil amendments take a while to become incorporated in gardens and lawns, and many take a year or more to start benefiting plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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That the Sky’s punishment will last longer than five minutes is merely a reflection of their place in the standings.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Inter Miami players Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles, and Seattle Sounders staff member Steven Lenhart, received multiple game suspensions from the 2026 Leagues Cup as punishment for their behavior during a post-game brawl following Sunday’s Leagues Cup final.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump is trying to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a law historically used for imposing economic sanctions and other penalties on foreign enemies.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Courtney Crown, senior media specialist at the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), explained there are no penalties in place for school districts that fail to report employee injury data.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The New York Yankees are suddenly the hottest team in the American League, and the Chicago White Sox have become the latest team to feel their wrath.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some people work out at the gym, while others start doomscrolling, meanwhile, those with competing priorities and tight deadlines often raise their voices at those who don't deserve your wrath.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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