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

The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled. —Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025

The Street is critical of Cornell for not initiating enough changes and corrections to improve Target’s business, which has been faltering for several seasons. —David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025

The plan states that during the shutdown, several services will be halted, including benefit verifications, earning record corrections, payee accountings, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, replacement Medicare cards and overpayments processing. —Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025

However, some services could still be suspended or delayed during the shutdown, including the verification of benefits, and corrections and updates to earnings records. —Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025

While the Bears’ defense has a litany of corrections to make, the quarterback and offense are showing signs of ascending. —Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025

At the end of Friday’s hearing, Grafe, before being escorted out of the courtroom by corrections officers, waved at a few of his family members who attended the hearing. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025

That includes not just county review time, but time for applicants’ architects and engineers to make corrections, said Kathryn Barger, the chair of the county board of supervisors whose district includes Altadena. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025

Please leave any feedback or corrections for this story here. —Usa Today Network, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025