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

This is needed for things like orbit corrections, station-keeping, attitude control, and collision avoidance. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

The filing follows Uthmeier in August demanding board-level records about procedures relating to editorial standards compliance, corrections practice and defamation exposure, among other things, according to the lawsuit. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

This reading tells you the stock has had a meaningful move without becoming extended in the way that precedes sharp corrections. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

And, thanks to the precision of Roman's SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch vehicle and fuel savings during Roman's early trajectory corrections, the telescope is expected to have enough propellant to operate for the next 22 years. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Now, LAFCo is allowing another 60 days for the fire districts to review and mark any corrections. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death of a Folsom State Prison inmate found unresponsive in his cell last weekend, state corrections officials said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

However, data show that when AI is highly capable, doctors add more errors and false corrections than beneficial insights. — Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026

Legal experts say those costs reflect the challenges that corrections officials face in finding help with carrying out lethal injections, which can subject prisoners to torturous levels of pain. — Max Blau, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2026