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View usage for: emendation in British English (ˌiːmɛnˈdeɪʃən) noun1. a correction or improvement in a text 2. the act or process of emending Derived forms emendator (ˈemenˌdator) noun emendatory (ɪˈmɛndətərɪ, -trɪ) adjective emendation in American English (ˌimɛnˈdeɪʃən; imənˈdeɪʃən; also ˌ ɛmɛnˈdeɪʃən; ˌɛmənˈdeɪʃən) noun2. correction or change made in a text, as in an attempt to restore the original reading Word origin ME emendacioun < L emendatioExamples of 'emendation' in a sentenceemendation Derek Manders, as he made his emendation, gave Sutcliffe a swift glance of complicity, as if they were in a game together. Synonyms of 'emendation'revision, improvement, editing, amendment More Synonyms of emendation Synonyms editing rectification redaction Additional synonymsDefinition an improvement or correction We are making a few amendments to the document. Synonyms change, improvement, repair, edit, remedy, correction, revision, modification, alteration, mending, enhancement, reform, betterment, rectification, amelioration, emendationDefinition an alteration correcting something They have made several corrections and additions to the document. Synonyms rectification, righting, improvement, amendment, adjustment, modification, alteration, emendationDefinition the act of improving or the state of being improved the dramatic improvements in conditions Synonyms enhancement, increase, gain, boost, amendment, correction, heightening, advancement, enrichment, face-lift, embellishment, betterment, rectification, augmentation, ameliorationNearby words ofemendation - embroiled
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