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

From Earth to orbit Such engines are also used to make small final corrections once in position. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

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 bill also required construction of a new 600-bed corrections hospital and bonds to be issued to pay for it. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Such discussions may even lead to course corrections in the field. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026

However, before Rachel can truly start pooling her resources to investigate, David finds himself in the crosshairs of a rogue corrections officer, Ted Wesson (Christopher Redman). — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 June 2026

The bureau's approval rate appears to be far below that of many state corrections departments, the news organizations found, though departments track such data in different ways. — Christie Thompson, NPR, 17 June 2026