Synonyms of corrections

corrections

noun

plural of correction

1

as in amendments

a change designed to correct or improve a written work

the copy editor's corrections were marked in red

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amendments
• alterations
• modifications
• emendations
• improvements
• adjustments
• revisions
• deletions
• additions
• cuts
• explanations
• amplifications
• supplements
• clarifications
• explications
• renovations

2

as in punishments

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

received a severe correction after the third offense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishments
• penalties
• wraths
• sentences
• disciplines
• chastisements
• deserts
• castigations
• condemnations
• criticisms
• assessments
• fines
• comeuppances
• reprisals
• retributions
• examples
• nemeses
• reprimands
• retaliations
• revenges
• vengeances
• charges
• incarcerations
• imprisonments
• confinements
• censures
• reproofs
• denouncements
• rebukes
• mulcts
• damnations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exemptions
• paroles
• pardons
• indemnities
• amnesties
• vindications
• exonerations
• acquittals
• immunities
• releases
• commutations
• exculpations
• remissions
• impunities
• reprieves
• absolutions
• disregards
• remitments
• condonations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corrections

Alison Wood Brooks, a behavioral scientist who teaches at Harvard Business School; Trymaine Lee, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist; and Michael Cantrell, a former federal corrections officer. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

However, what's particularly interesting is how similar technical conditions developed ahead of the market's two largest corrections over the past year and a half. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Johnson said the office has already audited its corrections spending to see what could be cut back on, based on requests from the Kane County Board to reduce its spending. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

It was not immediately known if the corrections officers would face any criminal charges in connection with the incident. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Michael Cantrell, who brings 30 years of experience working in federal corrections, games out the results of the guards’ strategies. — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

The task for the printmakers, led by Erik Hougen, Jeremy Ruiz, and Tom Smith, was to reproduce the jottings, corrections, and accidental smears on Safdie’s notecard as faithfully as possible, and also to scale it up in size. — Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Shortages of corrections officers result in greater restrictions on the movement of incarcerated people, who then have less access to health appointments, group therapy and other programming. — Jaquelyn Jahn, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Those comparisons should also include corrections to inaccuracies or changes in meaning as needed. — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026