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

Federal form revisions, state changes, e-file schema adjustments and mid-season corrections arrive weekly, sometimes daily, between January and April. — Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Cantrell’s mother, Regina, who worked as a corrections officer in the Johnson County Jail, was indicted on a charge of misuse of official information, according to the release. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

He was booked into Broward County’s Main Jail on premeditated murder and trespassing charges and is being held without bond pending trial, according to corrections records. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Several other corrections agencies allowed their contracts to expire from 2016 to 2021. — Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

More than 3,000 survivors came forward with allegations against doctors, hospital systems, corrections departments, and more, many for the first time. — Linda B. Rosenthal, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

The corrections that might bring things back into alignment from one state might not be effective when the system’s in a significantly different state. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

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