Definition of correct in English:

correct

adjective kəˈrɛktkəˈrɛkt

1Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.
make sure you have been given the correct information
Example sentencesExamples
- Utilising software to manage your accounts is also the best way to ensure that the books are correct and reliably free of errors.
- Just make sure you use the correct facts before you say them.
- This perception is correct, because statistical errors are common.
- The correct nutrition facts are now on all one pound containers being produced.
- The templates help ensure that the correct information is in fact recorded and stored.
- They want to kill the messenger although he is speaking the truth and his facts are correct.
- Improved access to information about the correct site would minimize the risk of error.
- Without the ability to gather correct information and facts a free person cannot make decisions and choices.
- I know that many of them are lying, but some of the facts were correct.
- Of cause, I thank Lisa for putting out the article, and they have done a great job to make sure the facts are correct.
- Unfortunately, there is no index, or references, and not all the historical facts seem correct.
- If errors are detected, provide the assessment authorities with the correct information as soon as possible.
- That decision, as I shall endeavour to explain in due course, may well have been correct on its facts, but in my view it is of no assistance to the defendant in the present case.
- I am sure his facts are correct regarding the problems which occurred last year.
- Not that what we are seeing is all true or even mostly true, but the basic facts are correct.
- Their criticism could in principle be correct, but in fact doesn't describe real scientists.
- I have always been under the impression that an author must have correct facts to back a story.
- I do, however, believe that the debate would be more productive if the initial facts were correct.
Synonyms
right, accurate, true, veracious, exact, precise, unerring, faithful, strict, faultless, flawless, errorless, error-free, perfect, word-perfect, scrupulous, meticulous
on the right track, along the right lines
informal OK, on the mark, on the beam, on the nail, on the button
British informal spot on, bang on
North American informal on the money
1. 1.1predicative Not mistaken in one's opinion or judgement; right.
  with infinitive the government was correct to follow a course of defeating inflation
  Example sentencesExamples
  If they were correct in their opinion, then the Constitution is on their side.
  Last week's decision to end the excessively generous superannuation benefits for MPs was correct in principle.
  It's not that I think his analysis is correct in every respect.
  The Court of Appeal, in our opinion, was correct in applying the dicta of the Acting Chief Justice and did so without error.
  On that basis the Applicant is correct in calculating the children's entitlement as follows.
  Okay, so he may have been correct in his criticism.
  He is correct in what he is saying but then partnerships, synergy and leverage are common business tools.
  I think that the administration was correct in postponing it because of some due process concerns.
  The Foreign Ministry is correct in its reasoning that the company appointed to destroy the missiles is an international one of some repute.
  Both senators are correct in their respective positions.
  Professor Diamond is correct in saying we should learn from history and avoid, if possible, repeating the same mistakes over again.
  He was correct in his approach here again, I think.
  They were correct in their judgement not to rush into a quick decision in appointing the new man.
  I think your comments are correct in general but wrong as to Holmes.
  He is correct in pointing out that biodiesel is cleaner burning, but he is wrong to state that it is a newer technology.
  We are of the opinion that Mr Sheldon is correct in his submissions.
  He said a report before a cabinet committee would indicate that the government was correct in saying it needed to be very careful about this.
  To the letter of the law, the judgement may well have been correct in Queensland law, despite a possibly harsh sentence.
  In my opinion, his Honour was correct in holding that it might be unconscionable to depart from those assumptions.
  This is what many of us wish could happen, and I suspect that Epstein may be correct in theory.
  Synonyms
  right, accurate, true, veracious, exact, precise, unerring, faithful, strict, faultless, flawless, errorless, error-free, perfect, word-perfect, scrupulous, meticulous
2. 1.2 Meeting the requirements of or most appropriate for a particular situation or activity.
  cut the top and bottom tracks to the correct length with a hacksaw
  Example sentencesExamples
  Always make sure that the spark plug is the correct length for the engine.
  The correct length of a buttonhole is determined by the diameter, thickness and type of button used.
  Voters were redirected where appropriate to their correct polling places.
  Hopefully, this will help you in getting a better understanding of the situation and making the correct decision.
  Please co-operate by only depositing the correct recyclables in the appropriate containers.
  To get the correct arrow length, use a long arrow and draw the bow to full draw.
  They can also have to go to great lengths to source the correct fabric for a period.
  When you discuss any type of a response to a violent encounter, you need to think in terms of using the correct tool for the situation.
  Once the length is correct and your boot snaps into the binding correctly, setting everything else is easy.
  When the library receives a media request from an application, it mounts the appropriate cartridge to the correct drive.
  Therefore the choice of the correct or appropriate mode of internationalization or market entry is strategically important.
  Once you've got a rough idea of where you want everything to go, measure up your tubing and cut yourself the correct lengths.
  Survivability may hinge on the use of the correct technique appropriate to the environment you are fighting in.
  Start with trying to find the loft that's right for you, along with the correct shaft flex and length.
  The jacket and trousers are the correct length and it's good quality.
  In all truth, using the correct anchor is only important if you don't want to drift away.
  Here is where the real-time requirements become critical for correct game operation.
  Gone is the need to manually set the VCR whilst separately ensuring the cable box is on the correct channel at the appropriate time.
  So by combining the correct number of the appropriate ions an electrically neutral compound is produced.
  I strongly suggest you do a mock install to properly measure the correct tubing length, and to make sure everything properly fits.
3. 1.3 (of a person or their appearance or behaviour) conforming to accepted social standards; proper.
  he was a polite man, invariably correct and pleasant with Mrs Collins
  Example sentencesExamples
  These phrases are a demand that individuals submit to a code for correct behaviour.
  Dr Arderne gives advice on medical procedures, cures and potions and correct deportment for doctors.
  Therefore, while we are not always to blame for their behavior, we are correct to feel responsible.
  In a normal society something like Hooke's Law would operate on them as they veered out of the groove of correct behaviour.
  He is the fountain-head of good manners and correct social behaviour as well as the ultimate spiritual and ethical guide.
  Just as Paul saw himself as exemplifying the correct behaviour, so also he saw himself as the model of exertion.
  Synonyms
  proper, seemly, decorous, decent, respectable, right, suitable, fit, fitting, befitting, appropriate, apt
  conventional, approved, accepted, standard, usual, customary, traditional, orthodox
  French comme il faut
  informal OK
4. 1.4North American Conforming to a particular political or ideological orthodoxy.
  the materials used are as environmentally correct as possible
  See also politically correct
  Example sentencesExamples
  This means it cannot be treated as general news; the correct political line must be observed.
  Though for the most part politically left of center, they refuse to abide by the heavy jargon of correct political thinking.
  Those wearing different coloured clothing or growing their hair long were seen as having problems with correct political thinking.
  Our political etiquette is correct, but our theory is not so perfect.

verb kəˈrɛktkəˈrɛkt

[with object]

1Put right (an error or fault)
the Council issued a statement correcting some points in the press reports
Example sentencesExamples
- Even the British Standards Institution has decided not to issue a press release to correct the misunderstanding.
- Engineers are very anxious to learn of its findings and to begin to correct the faults of the main water supply line from up north in New York State down to the City.
- Employers should check the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and correct any faults.
- She also corrects small misconceptions that have been propagated in the many existing potted biographies of Franklin.
- Under the old system the Council was able to correct errors in an application by simply contacting the applicant.
- Residents of neighbouring Brandon Grove are without electricity for two hours tonight while the fault is corrected.
- It is necessary, at the outset, to correct some misconceptions about the issue of corruption.
- Phil has corrected some typos on those satellite photos.
- For this reason I do not have time to correct any typos or add links.
- Over time, the system tends to correct its own mistakes.
- However, only one of the faults was corrected, it emerged yesterday.
- This allows me to meet each student outside of lecture, correct misunderstandings, and catch errors in the forms.
- As contractors worked to correct the fault, commuters and business traffic faced long tail-backs and delays.
- After determining the error, they use another series of pulses to correct the mistake.
- I have now corrected the typo ‘missages’ in the last paragraph of my last post.
- When I tried to get the seller to either correct the faults or refund me my money, he tried to brush me off.
- Mr. Arnold later published an erratum sheet correcting the error.
- How it has taken almost a month to correct whatever fault that has rendered the traffic lights at this dangerous junction inoperable is beyond me.
- First, let us correct a mistake that was in our NFL preview issue.
- It is only right that a few myths and misunderstandings are corrected.
Synonyms
rectify, put right, set right, right, amend, emend, remedy, redress, cure, square, make good, improve, better, ameliorate, repair, revise, alter, edit, rewrite, redraft, rescript, reword, rework
sort out, clear up, deal with
informal patch up, clean up, iron out
1. 1.1 Mark the errors in (a written or printed text)
  he corrected Dixon's writing for publication
  Example sentencesExamples
  Muriel meanwhile went into her office and started correcting some spelling tests from earlier that day.
  It was tedious work and the more I corrected it and rewrote it, the more mistakes I found.
  Mr. Stilts waited patiently, correcting papers or tests at his desk.
  After roll was done and all the students were accounted for the Professor started passing out the corrected tests.
  Though Ernst says he repeatedly offered to correct the text free of charge, his overtures were rejected.
  We are grateful to J. Eckart for correcting the English text.
  However, he also pointed out many people were unaware of the work of sub-editors, who corrected and improved copy.
  The proofreader then corrects the text and the editor looks through it again and makes the final changes.
  The other was the plump man who had used the machine to correct his test.
  The last thing a teacher wants to do while correcting mounds of tests is to spend time deciphering what a student has illegibly written.
  If at home, he is correcting the drafts of students, and burning the midnight oil.
  The test is corrected automatically, and the results are sent to cardholders and program managers simultaneously.
  As for the teacher who was correcting books when it took place, he was relieved no one was hurt in the school.
  All of the exams are automatically set and corrected, which dramatically reduces the administration.
  Synonyms
  indicate errors in, show mistakes in, point out faults in
  mark, assess, evaluate, appraise
2. 1.2 Tell (someone) that they are mistaken.
  he had assumed she was married and she had not corrected him
  Example sentencesExamples
  He prided himself on, you know, correcting people, on knowing things like that.
  I stand corrected by Justin, Arbiter of Absolute Truth in Minor Jokes.
  I just don't like it, and normally correct people immediately.
  At any rate, I now find myself in the position of being much like my friend, correcting people and scoffing at them behind their back.
  He corrects him: it's not a set of laws, but a sense of the rule of law.
  Or maybe she corrected him in front of a customer.
  It's not my job to correct people who base themselves on misinformation.
  By the way, for over 20 years I've called him Louis, and I'm now corrected.
  I correct people all over the shop and I don't care what they think.
  If you make a mistake, you are corrected gently, and promptly in a helpful way.
  I got a lot of messages correcting me about the color of wedding dresses.
  I am quick to correct the person and explain that I am definitely not on a diet.
  But it was only during my recent tour of Europe that I realized how awkward it could be if you have to correct people again and again on where you are from.
  Karyn, thanks for correcting me back there as well.
  I had originally thought it was Dutch, but a reader corrected me.
  But I call upon any antepost dog experts in the audience to correct me if I'm mistaken.
  Howard sips claret from a picnic hamper as he corrects other people's mistakes.
  I think it's funny to correct people when they're not necessarily wrong.
  No child was corrected on the spot for mistakes committed during conversations.
  Everyone referred to us a couple, and after awhile we didn't bother to correct people.
  Synonyms
  scold, rebuke, chide, reprimand, reprove, admonish, lecture, berate, chastise, castigate
3. 1.3 Counteract or rectify.
  the steel industry's current overcapacity will be corrected this year
  Example sentencesExamples
  This is not to disregard the importance of treating the etiology of CHF by improving coronary circulation or correcting valvular abnormalities.
  Nobel counters and corrects a lot of PR-driven conventional wisdom about the plans, designs, objectives, and personalities that dominated the redevelopment process.
  In an effort to further define the metabolic disorder and correct the anemia, iron was administered intravenously.
  The first use of spectacles for correcting long-sightedness has been traced to Italy, towards the end of the 13th century.
  In some cases, the problem can be corrected by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses.
  It is most often corrected with eyeglasses or surgery.
  Tony has provided Andrei with spectacles to correct the cast he has in one eye and thinks he will be able to improve the sight in the other eye as well.
  Surgery can correct myopia by altering the shape of the cornea.
  Had the screening been performed properly, a single sperm from the man would have been isolated and genetically altered to correct the defect.
  We have surgical procedures and spectacles to correct impaired vision.
  To add to her misery, she has had to start wearing spectacles to correct her eyesight.
  It seems Reese thinks he's not handsome enough and must correct some sort of minor orthodontic imperfection.
  I've done this operation before to correct the same sort of irregularity in the heart.
  Hypermetropia, or long-sightedness, is corrected by spectacles with convex lenses that make the eyes appear larger, as shown in the photograph.
  Therefore, income splitting for couples with dependent children rectifies and corrects a fundamental anomaly in the present tax system.
  No doubt schools could do a lot to correct this sort of misapprehension.
  Once corrected, iron stores can be maintained with an iron-rich diet.
  Other individual birth defects - such as eye or heart defects - sometimes can be corrected or at least improved with early surgery.
  When hearing loss cannot be corrected medically or surgically, the patient is forced to wear a hearing aid.
  Soon it may be feasible to correct genetic disease or alter the genetic machinery of cells in a way that may be used to treat cancer or other acquired diseases.
  Synonyms
  counteract, offset, counterbalance, compensate for, make up for, neutralize
4. 1.4 Adjust (an instrument) to function accurately or accord with a standard.
  motorists can have their headlights tested and corrected at a reduced price on Saturday
  Example sentencesExamples
  We corrected our instruments and completed the rest of the transition with that question in the back of our craniums.
  Each day, the Observatory took stellar readings to correct the Standard Clock.
  When necessary, the instrument location was corrected by matching the observed and computed primary and first multiple water-wave arrivals.
  In 1881 Tait published an important paper on the topic in which he showed how to correct the temperature readings because of the high pressures on the thermometers.
  When instruments or reagents were the cause of the problems, we corrected the function of the instruments or reagents and reanalyzed the specimens.
  Synonyms
  adjust, regulate, fix, set, set right, set to rights, standardize, normalize, calibrate, fine-tune, make good, put in working order, overhaul
  informal jigger, tweak, twiddle, patch up, see to
5. 1.5 Adjust (a numerical result or reading) to allow for departure from standard conditions.
  data were corrected for radionuclide decay
  Example sentencesExamples
  If the rate curve for a particular taxonomic group can be accurately estimated, it can be a useful tool for correcting divergence date estimates by taking the rate decay into account.
  Of course, if we correct for quality improvements and treat replacement sales as new sales, the picture looks quite different.
  Since the two monolayers were free to move relative to each other, the obtained mean square displacements were corrected by the center of mass motion of the respective monolayers.
  However, after correcting for multiple tests, none of these correlations were significant.
  If some or all of the samples come from the same deme, the PRF results must be corrected for the effect of drift and migration within demes.
  It should be noted that these data are corrected for the temperature dependence of the water saturation deficit and thus describe the temperature effect on cuticular transport properties exclusively.
  Hence, we present the values along with our primary results, which are corrected for spatial autocorrelation.
  Equality of variances was checked by Bartlett's test, and corrected where required by taking square roots of the raw data.
  The results were corrected for both VA and hemoglobin.
  However, we note that neither test retains significance after correcting for multiple comparisons over genes.
  We observed that correcting for multiple tests has a strong impact on the signal of the single-point analysis.
  Summing across loci we observe significantly more synonymous substitutions along the D. melanogaster lineage even after correcting for multiple tests.
  Results were corrected for this recovery percentage.
  All other contrasts were performed as Tukey-Kramer tests, which correct for multiple comparisons.
  Overdispersion in the data was corrected by testing the fit of the model using the F statistic rather than chi square.
  Data were also added from a New South Wales specimen and the result was corrected for logarithmic transformation bias.
  This pressure reading was corrected for the pressure drop caused by the latter sampling.
  Readings were corrected for area of the illuminated spot and the wavelength sensitivity of the meter.
  The resulting probabilities were then multiplied by 3 to correct for multiple tests.
  Erythrocyte folate results were corrected for the subjects' hematocrits and serum folate concentrations.

Derivatives

correctable

adjectivekəˈrɛktəb(ə)lkəˈrɛktəb(ə)l

I think it's something that we really should take note of now because it's all correctable and it certainly has potentially significant adverse consequences in the long term.
Example sentencesExamples
- If, however, you stay focused on what's going wrong that is correctable, you may get a better response to your suggestions for getting help.
- Amblyopia or lazy eye is characterised by poor vision that is not correctable with glasses in an otherwise normal and healthy eye.
- Many people have vision problems that are correctable with glasses or contact lenses.
- Then consider how many laws, taxes, and restrictions have been imposed when it's not clear that there is a problem that's correctable.

Origin

Middle English (as a verb): from Latin correct- 'made straight, amended', from the verb corrigere, from cor- 'together' + regere 'guide'. The adjective is via French.

If you correct something you put it straight, for it comes from the Latin corrigere ‘make straight, amend’. Someone who is incorrigible (Middle English) cannot be straightened out or corrected.

Rhymes

affect, bisect, bull-necked, collect, confect, connect, defect, deflect, deject, detect, direct, effect, eject, elect, erect, expect, infect, inflect, inject, inspect, interconnect, interject, intersect, misdirect, neglect, object, perfect, project, prospect, protect, reflect, reject, respect, resurrect, sect, select, subject, suspect, transect, unchecked, Utrecht

Definition of correct in US English:

correct

adjectivekəˈrɛktkəˈrekt

1Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.
make sure you have been given the correct information
Example sentencesExamples
- Just make sure you use the correct facts before you say them.
- The correct nutrition facts are now on all one pound containers being produced.
- Their criticism could in principle be correct, but in fact doesn't describe real scientists.
- Improved access to information about the correct site would minimize the risk of error.
- I am sure his facts are correct regarding the problems which occurred last year.
- I do, however, believe that the debate would be more productive if the initial facts were correct.
- I have always been under the impression that an author must have correct facts to back a story.
- If errors are detected, provide the assessment authorities with the correct information as soon as possible.
- I know that many of them are lying, but some of the facts were correct.
- The templates help ensure that the correct information is in fact recorded and stored.
- Unfortunately, there is no index, or references, and not all the historical facts seem correct.
- Utilising software to manage your accounts is also the best way to ensure that the books are correct and reliably free of errors.
- Of cause, I thank Lisa for putting out the article, and they have done a great job to make sure the facts are correct.
- Not that what we are seeing is all true or even mostly true, but the basic facts are correct.
- This perception is correct, because statistical errors are common.
- They want to kill the messenger although he is speaking the truth and his facts are correct.
- That decision, as I shall endeavour to explain in due course, may well have been correct on its facts, but in my view it is of no assistance to the defendant in the present case.
- Without the ability to gather correct information and facts a free person cannot make decisions and choices.
Synonyms
right, accurate, true, veracious, exact, precise, unerring, faithful, strict, faultless, flawless, errorless, error-free, perfect, word-perfect, scrupulous, meticulous
1. 1.1 Not mistaken in one's opinion or judgment; right.
  the government was correct to follow a course of defeating inflation
  Example sentencesExamples
  We are of the opinion that Mr Sheldon is correct in his submissions.
  Professor Diamond is correct in saying we should learn from history and avoid, if possible, repeating the same mistakes over again.
  He said a report before a cabinet committee would indicate that the government was correct in saying it needed to be very careful about this.
  The Foreign Ministry is correct in its reasoning that the company appointed to destroy the missiles is an international one of some repute.
  It's not that I think his analysis is correct in every respect.
  I think that the administration was correct in postponing it because of some due process concerns.
  I think your comments are correct in general but wrong as to Holmes.
  In my opinion, his Honour was correct in holding that it might be unconscionable to depart from those assumptions.
  This is what many of us wish could happen, and I suspect that Epstein may be correct in theory.
  Last week's decision to end the excessively generous superannuation benefits for MPs was correct in principle.
  He is correct in what he is saying but then partnerships, synergy and leverage are common business tools.
  They were correct in their judgement not to rush into a quick decision in appointing the new man.
  He was correct in his approach here again, I think.
  Both senators are correct in their respective positions.
  He is correct in pointing out that biodiesel is cleaner burning, but he is wrong to state that it is a newer technology.
  On that basis the Applicant is correct in calculating the children's entitlement as follows.
  To the letter of the law, the judgement may well have been correct in Queensland law, despite a possibly harsh sentence.
  The Court of Appeal, in our opinion, was correct in applying the dicta of the Acting Chief Justice and did so without error.
  If they were correct in their opinion, then the Constitution is on their side.
  Okay, so he may have been correct in his criticism.
  Synonyms
  right, accurate, true, veracious, exact, precise, unerring, faithful, strict, faultless, flawless, errorless, error-free, perfect, word-perfect, scrupulous, meticulous
2. 1.2 (of a thing or course of action) meeting the requirements of or most appropriate for a particular situation or activity.
  cut the top and bottom tracks to the correct length with a hacksaw
  Example sentencesExamples
  Once the length is correct and your boot snaps into the binding correctly, setting everything else is easy.
  Voters were redirected where appropriate to their correct polling places.
  So by combining the correct number of the appropriate ions an electrically neutral compound is produced.
  Therefore the choice of the correct or appropriate mode of internationalization or market entry is strategically important.
  To get the correct arrow length, use a long arrow and draw the bow to full draw.
  Gone is the need to manually set the VCR whilst separately ensuring the cable box is on the correct channel at the appropriate time.
  Hopefully, this will help you in getting a better understanding of the situation and making the correct decision.
  When the library receives a media request from an application, it mounts the appropriate cartridge to the correct drive.
  Start with trying to find the loft that's right for you, along with the correct shaft flex and length.
  When you discuss any type of a response to a violent encounter, you need to think in terms of using the correct tool for the situation.
  Always make sure that the spark plug is the correct length for the engine.
  The correct length of a buttonhole is determined by the diameter, thickness and type of button used.
  I strongly suggest you do a mock install to properly measure the correct tubing length, and to make sure everything properly fits.
  They can also have to go to great lengths to source the correct fabric for a period.
  In all truth, using the correct anchor is only important if you don't want to drift away.
  The jacket and trousers are the correct length and it's good quality.
  Once you've got a rough idea of where you want everything to go, measure up your tubing and cut yourself the correct lengths.
  Please co-operate by only depositing the correct recyclables in the appropriate containers.
  Survivability may hinge on the use of the correct technique appropriate to the environment you are fighting in.
  Here is where the real-time requirements become critical for correct game operation.
3. 1.3 (of a person or their appearance or behavior) conforming to accepted social standards; proper.
  he was a polite man, invariably correct and pleasant with Mrs. Collins
  Example sentencesExamples
  He is the fountain-head of good manners and correct social behaviour as well as the ultimate spiritual and ethical guide.
  Just as Paul saw himself as exemplifying the correct behaviour, so also he saw himself as the model of exertion.
  Therefore, while we are not always to blame for their behavior, we are correct to feel responsible.
  Dr Arderne gives advice on medical procedures, cures and potions and correct deportment for doctors.
  These phrases are a demand that individuals submit to a code for correct behaviour.
  In a normal society something like Hooke's Law would operate on them as they veered out of the groove of correct behaviour.
  Synonyms
  proper, seemly, decorous, decent, respectable, right, suitable, fit, fitting, befitting, appropriate, apt
4. 1.4North American Conforming to a particular political or ideological orthodoxy.
  See also politically correct
  Example sentencesExamples
  Though for the most part politically left of center, they refuse to abide by the heavy jargon of correct political thinking.
  Those wearing different coloured clothing or growing their hair long were seen as having problems with correct political thinking.
  This means it cannot be treated as general news; the correct political line must be observed.
  Our political etiquette is correct, but our theory is not so perfect.

verbkəˈrɛktkəˈrekt

[with object]

1Put right (an error or fault)
the Council issued a statement correcting some points in the press reports
Example sentencesExamples
- As contractors worked to correct the fault, commuters and business traffic faced long tail-backs and delays.
- First, let us correct a mistake that was in our NFL preview issue.
- For this reason I do not have time to correct any typos or add links.
- Employers should check the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and correct any faults.
- Phil has corrected some typos on those satellite photos.
- She also corrects small misconceptions that have been propagated in the many existing potted biographies of Franklin.
- Engineers are very anxious to learn of its findings and to begin to correct the faults of the main water supply line from up north in New York State down to the City.
- It is necessary, at the outset, to correct some misconceptions about the issue of corruption.
- It is only right that a few myths and misunderstandings are corrected.
- Over time, the system tends to correct its own mistakes.
- I have now corrected the typo ‘missages’ in the last paragraph of my last post.
- Mr. Arnold later published an erratum sheet correcting the error.
- Residents of neighbouring Brandon Grove are without electricity for two hours tonight while the fault is corrected.
- Under the old system the Council was able to correct errors in an application by simply contacting the applicant.
- This allows me to meet each student outside of lecture, correct misunderstandings, and catch errors in the forms.
- Even the British Standards Institution has decided not to issue a press release to correct the misunderstanding.
- However, only one of the faults was corrected, it emerged yesterday.
- When I tried to get the seller to either correct the faults or refund me my money, he tried to brush me off.
- After determining the error, they use another series of pulses to correct the mistake.
- How it has taken almost a month to correct whatever fault that has rendered the traffic lights at this dangerous junction inoperable is beyond me.
Synonyms
rectify, put right, set right, right, amend, emend, remedy, redress, cure, square, make good, improve, better, ameliorate, repair, revise, alter, edit, rewrite, redraft, rescript, reword, rework
1. 1.1 Mark the errors in (a written or printed text)
  he corrected Dixon's writing for publication
  Example sentencesExamples
  Though Ernst says he repeatedly offered to correct the text free of charge, his overtures were rejected.
  It was tedious work and the more I corrected it and rewrote it, the more mistakes I found.
  The proofreader then corrects the text and the editor looks through it again and makes the final changes.
  If at home, he is correcting the drafts of students, and burning the midnight oil.
  However, he also pointed out many people were unaware of the work of sub-editors, who corrected and improved copy.
  All of the exams are automatically set and corrected, which dramatically reduces the administration.
  The other was the plump man who had used the machine to correct his test.
  After roll was done and all the students were accounted for the Professor started passing out the corrected tests.
  Muriel meanwhile went into her office and started correcting some spelling tests from earlier that day.
  Mr. Stilts waited patiently, correcting papers or tests at his desk.
  The test is corrected automatically, and the results are sent to cardholders and program managers simultaneously.
  The last thing a teacher wants to do while correcting mounds of tests is to spend time deciphering what a student has illegibly written.
  We are grateful to J. Eckart for correcting the English text.
  As for the teacher who was correcting books when it took place, he was relieved no one was hurt in the school.
  Synonyms
  indicate errors in, show mistakes in, point out faults in
2. 1.2 Tell (someone) that they are mistaken.
  he had assumed she was married and she had not corrected him
  sorry, I stand corrected
  Example sentencesExamples
  By the way, for over 20 years I've called him Louis, and I'm now corrected.
  But I call upon any antepost dog experts in the audience to correct me if I'm mistaken.
  But it was only during my recent tour of Europe that I realized how awkward it could be if you have to correct people again and again on where you are from.
  Karyn, thanks for correcting me back there as well.
  I got a lot of messages correcting me about the color of wedding dresses.
  Howard sips claret from a picnic hamper as he corrects other people's mistakes.
  At any rate, I now find myself in the position of being much like my friend, correcting people and scoffing at them behind their back.
  It's not my job to correct people who base themselves on misinformation.
  Everyone referred to us a couple, and after awhile we didn't bother to correct people.
  If you make a mistake, you are corrected gently, and promptly in a helpful way.
  Or maybe she corrected him in front of a customer.
  I correct people all over the shop and I don't care what they think.
  I just don't like it, and normally correct people immediately.
  I stand corrected by Justin, Arbiter of Absolute Truth in Minor Jokes.
  I am quick to correct the person and explain that I am definitely not on a diet.
  I think it's funny to correct people when they're not necessarily wrong.
  He corrects him: it's not a set of laws, but a sense of the rule of law.
  No child was corrected on the spot for mistakes committed during conversations.
  I had originally thought it was Dutch, but a reader corrected me.
  He prided himself on, you know, correcting people, on knowing things like that.
  Synonyms
  scold, rebuke, chide, reprimand, reprove, admonish, lecture, berate, chastise, castigate
3. 1.3 Counteract or rectify.
  the problem of diminished sight can be reduced or corrected by wearing eyeglasses
  Example sentencesExamples
  When hearing loss cannot be corrected medically or surgically, the patient is forced to wear a hearing aid.
  Soon it may be feasible to correct genetic disease or alter the genetic machinery of cells in a way that may be used to treat cancer or other acquired diseases.
  Had the screening been performed properly, a single sperm from the man would have been isolated and genetically altered to correct the defect.
  It seems Reese thinks he's not handsome enough and must correct some sort of minor orthodontic imperfection.
  Surgery can correct myopia by altering the shape of the cornea.
  It is most often corrected with eyeglasses or surgery.
  We have surgical procedures and spectacles to correct impaired vision.
  Therefore, income splitting for couples with dependent children rectifies and corrects a fundamental anomaly in the present tax system.
  The first use of spectacles for correcting long-sightedness has been traced to Italy, towards the end of the 13th century.
  I've done this operation before to correct the same sort of irregularity in the heart.
  In an effort to further define the metabolic disorder and correct the anemia, iron was administered intravenously.
  No doubt schools could do a lot to correct this sort of misapprehension.
  Hypermetropia, or long-sightedness, is corrected by spectacles with convex lenses that make the eyes appear larger, as shown in the photograph.
  Tony has provided Andrei with spectacles to correct the cast he has in one eye and thinks he will be able to improve the sight in the other eye as well.
  Nobel counters and corrects a lot of PR-driven conventional wisdom about the plans, designs, objectives, and personalities that dominated the redevelopment process.
  To add to her misery, she has had to start wearing spectacles to correct her eyesight.
  Other individual birth defects - such as eye or heart defects - sometimes can be corrected or at least improved with early surgery.
  In some cases, the problem can be corrected by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses.
  Once corrected, iron stores can be maintained with an iron-rich diet.
  This is not to disregard the importance of treating the etiology of CHF by improving coronary circulation or correcting valvular abnormalities.
  Synonyms
  counteract, offset, counterbalance, compensate for, make up for, neutralize
4. 1.4 Adjust (an instrument) to function accurately or accord with a standard.
  motorists can have their headlights tested and corrected at a reduced price on Saturday
  Example sentencesExamples
  When instruments or reagents were the cause of the problems, we corrected the function of the instruments or reagents and reanalyzed the specimens.
  When necessary, the instrument location was corrected by matching the observed and computed primary and first multiple water-wave arrivals.
  We corrected our instruments and completed the rest of the transition with that question in the back of our craniums.
  Each day, the Observatory took stellar readings to correct the Standard Clock.
  In 1881 Tait published an important paper on the topic in which he showed how to correct the temperature readings because of the high pressures on the thermometers.
  Synonyms
  adjust, regulate, fix, set, set right, set to rights, standardize, normalize, calibrate, fine-tune, make good, put in working order, overhaul
5. 1.5 Adjust (a numerical result or reading) to allow for departure from standard conditions.
  data were corrected for radionuclide decay
  Example sentencesExamples
  Data were also added from a New South Wales specimen and the result was corrected for logarithmic transformation bias.
  If the rate curve for a particular taxonomic group can be accurately estimated, it can be a useful tool for correcting divergence date estimates by taking the rate decay into account.
  However, after correcting for multiple tests, none of these correlations were significant.
  Results were corrected for this recovery percentage.
  If some or all of the samples come from the same deme, the PRF results must be corrected for the effect of drift and migration within demes.
  This pressure reading was corrected for the pressure drop caused by the latter sampling.
  The resulting probabilities were then multiplied by 3 to correct for multiple tests.
  All other contrasts were performed as Tukey-Kramer tests, which correct for multiple comparisons.
  However, we note that neither test retains significance after correcting for multiple comparisons over genes.
  Summing across loci we observe significantly more synonymous substitutions along the D. melanogaster lineage even after correcting for multiple tests.
  We observed that correcting for multiple tests has a strong impact on the signal of the single-point analysis.
  The results were corrected for both VA and hemoglobin.
  Erythrocyte folate results were corrected for the subjects' hematocrits and serum folate concentrations.
  Hence, we present the values along with our primary results, which are corrected for spatial autocorrelation.
  Equality of variances was checked by Bartlett's test, and corrected where required by taking square roots of the raw data.
  Of course, if we correct for quality improvements and treat replacement sales as new sales, the picture looks quite different.
  Readings were corrected for area of the illuminated spot and the wavelength sensitivity of the meter.
  Since the two monolayers were free to move relative to each other, the obtained mean square displacements were corrected by the center of mass motion of the respective monolayers.
  Overdispersion in the data was corrected by testing the fit of the model using the F statistic rather than chi square.
  It should be noted that these data are corrected for the temperature dependence of the water saturation deficit and thus describe the temperature effect on cuticular transport properties exclusively.

Origin

Middle English (as a verb): from Latin correct- ‘made straight, amended’, from the verb corrigere, from cor- ‘together’ + regere ‘guide’. The adjective is via French.

单词	correct
释义	Definition of correct in English: correct adjective kəˈrɛktkəˈrɛkt 1Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth. make sure you have been given the correct information Example sentencesExamples Utilising software to manage your accounts is also the best way to ensure that the books are correct and reliably free of errors. Just make sure you use the correct facts before you say them. This perception is correct, because statistical errors are common. The correct nutrition facts are now on all one pound containers being produced. The templates help ensure that the correct information is in fact recorded and stored. They want to kill the messenger although he is speaking the truth and his facts are correct. Improved access to information about the correct site would minimize the risk of error. Without the ability to gather correct information and facts a free person cannot make decisions and choices. I know that many of them are lying, but some of the facts were correct. Of cause, I thank Lisa for putting out the article, and they have done a great job to make sure the facts are correct. Unfortunately, there is no index, or references, and not all the historical facts seem correct. If errors are detected, provide the assessment authorities with the correct information as soon as possible. That decision, as I shall endeavour to explain in due course, may well have been correct on its facts, but in my view it is of no assistance to the defendant in the present case. I am sure his facts are correct regarding the problems which occurred last year. Not that what we are seeing is all true or even mostly true, but the basic facts are correct. Their criticism could in principle be correct, but in fact doesn't describe real scientists. I have always been under the impression that an author must have correct facts to back a story. I do, however, believe that the debate would be more productive if the initial facts were correct. Synonyms right, accurate, true, veracious, exact, precise, unerring, faithful, strict, faultless, flawless, errorless, error-free, perfect, word-perfect, scrupulous, meticulous on the right track, along the right lines informal OK, on the mark, on the beam, on the nail, on the button British informal spot on, bang on North American informal on the money 1.1predicative Not mistaken in one's opinion or judgement; right. with infinitive the government was correct to follow a course of defeating inflation Example sentencesExamples If they were correct in their opinion, then the Constitution is on their side. Last week's decision to end the excessively generous superannuation benefits for MPs was correct in principle. It's not that I think his analysis is correct in every respect. The Court of Appeal, in our opinion, was correct in applying the dicta of the Acting Chief Justice and did so without error. On that basis the Applicant is correct in calculating the children's entitlement as follows. Okay, so he may have been correct in his criticism. He is correct in what he is saying but then partnerships, synergy and leverage are common business tools. I think that the administration was correct in postponing it because of some due process concerns. The Foreign Ministry is correct in its reasoning that the company appointed to destroy the missiles is an international one of some repute. Both senators are correct in their respective positions. Professor Diamond is correct in saying we should learn from history and avoid, if possible, repeating the same mistakes over again. He was correct in his approach here again, I think. They were correct in their judgement not to rush into a quick decision in appointing the new man. I think your comments are correct in general but wrong as to Holmes. He is correct in pointing out that biodiesel is cleaner burning, but he is wrong to state that it is a newer technology. We are of the opinion that Mr Sheldon is correct in his submissions. He said a report before a cabinet committee would indicate that the government was correct in saying it needed to be very careful about this. To the letter of the law, the judgement may well have been correct in Queensland law, despite a possibly harsh sentence. In my opinion, his Honour was correct in holding that it might be unconscionable to depart from those assumptions. This is what many of us wish could happen, and I suspect that Epstein may be correct in theory. Synonyms right, accurate, true, veracious, exact, precise, unerring, faithful, strict, faultless, flawless, errorless, error-free, perfect, word-perfect, scrupulous, meticulous 1.2 Meeting the requirements of or most appropriate for a particular situation or activity. cut the top and bottom tracks to the correct length with a hacksaw Example sentencesExamples Always make sure that the spark plug is the correct length for the engine. The correct length of a buttonhole is determined by the diameter, thickness and type of button used. Voters were redirected where appropriate to their correct polling places. Hopefully, this will help you in getting a better understanding of the situation and making the correct decision. Please co-operate by only depositing the correct recyclables in the appropriate containers. To get the correct arrow length, use a long arrow and draw the bow to full draw. They can also have to go to great lengths to source the correct fabric for a period. When you discuss any type of a response to a violent encounter, you need to think in terms of using the correct tool for the situation. Once the length is correct and your boot snaps into the binding correctly, setting everything else is easy. When the library receives a media request from an application, it mounts the appropriate cartridge to the correct drive. Therefore the choice of the correct or appropriate mode of internationalization or market entry is strategically important. Once you've got a rough idea of where you want everything to go, measure up your tubing and cut yourself the correct lengths. Survivability may hinge on the use of the correct technique appropriate to the environment you are fighting in. Start with trying to find the loft that's right for you, along with the correct shaft flex and length. The jacket and trousers are the correct length and it's good quality. In all truth, using the correct anchor is only important if you don't want to drift away. Here is where the real-time requirements become critical for correct game operation. Gone is the need to manually set the VCR whilst separately ensuring the cable box is on the correct channel at the appropriate time. So by combining the correct number of the appropriate ions an electrically neutral compound is produced. I strongly suggest you do a mock install to properly measure the correct tubing length, and to make sure everything properly fits. 1.3 (of a person or their appearance or behaviour) conforming to accepted social standards; proper. he was a polite man, invariably correct and pleasant with Mrs Collins Example sentencesExamples These phrases are a demand that individuals submit to a code for correct behaviour. Dr Arderne gives advice on medical procedures, cures and potions and correct deportment for doctors. Therefore, while we are not always to blame for their behavior, we are correct to feel responsible. In a normal society something like Hooke's Law would operate on them as they veered out of the groove of correct behaviour. He is the fountain-head of good manners and correct social behaviour as well as the ultimate spiritual and ethical guide. Just as Paul saw himself as exemplifying the correct behaviour, so also he saw himself as the model of exertion. Synonyms proper, seemly, decorous, decent, respectable, right, suitable, fit, fitting, befitting, appropriate, apt conventional, approved, accepted, standard, usual, customary, traditional, orthodox French comme il faut informal OK 1.4North American Conforming to a particular political or ideological orthodoxy. the materials used are as environmentally correct as possible See also politically correct Example sentencesExamples This means it cannot be treated as general news; the correct political line must be observed. Though for the most part politically left of center, they refuse to abide by the heavy jargon of correct political thinking. Those wearing different coloured clothing or growing their hair long were seen as having problems with correct political thinking. Our political etiquette is correct, but our theory is not so perfect. verb kəˈrɛktkəˈrɛkt [with object] 1Put right (an error or fault) the Council issued a statement correcting some points in the press reports Example sentencesExamples Even the British Standards Institution has decided not to issue a press release to correct the misunderstanding. Engineers are very anxious to learn of its findings and to begin to correct the faults of the main water supply line from up north in New York State down to the City. Employers should check the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and correct any faults. She also corrects small misconceptions that have been propagated in the many existing potted biographies of Franklin. Under the old system the Council was able to correct errors in an application by simply contacting the applicant. Residents of neighbouring Brandon Grove are without electricity for two hours tonight while the fault is corrected. It is necessary, at the outset, to correct some misconceptions about the issue of corruption. Phil has corrected some typos on those satellite photos. For this reason I do not have time to correct any typos or add links. Over time, the system tends to correct its own mistakes. However, only one of the faults was corrected, it emerged yesterday. This allows me to meet each student outside of lecture, correct misunderstandings, and catch errors in the forms. As contractors worked to correct the fault, commuters and business traffic faced long tail-backs and delays. After determining the error, they use another series of pulses to correct the mistake. I have now corrected the typo ‘missages’ in the last paragraph of my last post. When I tried to get the seller to either correct the faults or refund me my money, he tried to brush me off. Mr. Arnold later published an erratum sheet correcting the error. How it has taken almost a month to correct whatever fault that has rendered the traffic lights at this dangerous junction inoperable is beyond me. First, let us correct a mistake that was in our NFL preview issue. It is only right that a few myths and misunderstandings are corrected. Synonyms rectify, put right, set right, right, amend, emend, remedy, redress, cure, square, make good, improve, better, ameliorate, repair, revise, alter, edit, rewrite, redraft, rescript, reword, rework sort out, clear up, deal with informal patch up, clean up, iron out 1.1 Mark the errors in (a written or printed text) he corrected Dixon's writing for publication Example sentencesExamples Muriel meanwhile went into her office and started correcting some spelling tests from earlier that day. It was tedious work and the more I corrected it and rewrote it, the more mistakes I found. Mr. Stilts waited patiently, correcting papers or tests at his desk. After roll was done and all the students were accounted for the Professor started passing out the corrected tests. Though Ernst says he repeatedly offered to correct the text free of charge, his overtures were rejected. We are grateful to J. Eckart for correcting the English text. However, he also pointed out many people were unaware of the work of sub-editors, who corrected and improved copy. The proofreader then corrects the text and the editor looks through it again and makes the final changes. The other was the plump man who had used the machine to correct his test. The last thing a teacher wants to do while correcting mounds of tests is to spend time deciphering what a student has illegibly written. If at home, he is correcting the drafts of students, and burning the midnight oil. The test is corrected automatically, and the results are sent to cardholders and program managers simultaneously. As for the teacher who was correcting books when it took place, he was relieved no one was hurt in the school. All of the exams are automatically set and corrected, which dramatically reduces the administration. Synonyms indicate errors in, show mistakes in, point out faults in mark, assess, evaluate, appraise 1.2 Tell (someone) that they are mistaken. he had assumed she was married and she had not corrected him Example sentencesExamples He prided himself on, you know, correcting people, on knowing things like that. I stand corrected by Justin, Arbiter of Absolute Truth in Minor Jokes. I just don't like it, and normally correct people immediately. At any rate, I now find myself in the position of being much like my friend, correcting people and scoffing at them behind their back. He corrects him: it's not a set of laws, but a sense of the rule of law. Or maybe she corrected him in front of a customer. It's not my job to correct people who base themselves on misinformation. By the way, for over 20 years I've called him Louis, and I'm now corrected. I correct people all over the shop and I don't care what they think. If you make a mistake, you are corrected gently, and promptly in a helpful way. I got a lot of messages correcting me about the color of wedding dresses. I am quick to correct the person and explain that I am definitely not on a diet. But it was only during my recent tour of Europe that I realized how awkward it could be if you have to correct people again and again on where you are from. Karyn, thanks for correcting me back there as well. I had originally thought it was Dutch, but a reader corrected me. But I call upon any antepost dog experts in the audience to correct me if I'm mistaken. Howard sips claret from a picnic hamper as he corrects other people's mistakes. I think it's funny to correct people when they're not necessarily wrong. No child was corrected on the spot for mistakes committed during conversations. Everyone referred to us a couple, and after awhile we didn't bother to correct people. Synonyms scold, rebuke, chide, reprimand, reprove, admonish, lecture, berate, chastise, castigate 1.3 Counteract or rectify. the steel industry's current overcapacity will be corrected this year Example sentencesExamples This is not to disregard the importance of treating the etiology of CHF by improving coronary circulation or correcting valvular abnormalities. Nobel counters and corrects a lot of PR-driven conventional wisdom about the plans, designs, objectives, and personalities that dominated the redevelopment process. In an effort to further define the metabolic disorder and correct the anemia, iron was administered intravenously. The first use of spectacles for correcting long-sightedness has been traced to Italy, towards the end of the 13th century. In some cases, the problem can be corrected by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses. It is most often corrected with eyeglasses or surgery. Tony has provided Andrei with spectacles to correct the cast he has in one eye and thinks he will be able to improve the sight in the other eye as well. Surgery can correct myopia by altering the shape of the cornea. Had the screening been performed properly, a single sperm from the man would have been isolated and genetically altered to correct the defect. We have surgical procedures and spectacles to correct impaired vision. To add to her misery, she has had to start wearing spectacles to correct her eyesight. It seems Reese thinks he's not handsome enough and must correct some sort of minor orthodontic imperfection. I've done this operation before to correct the same sort of irregularity in the heart. Hypermetropia, or long-sightedness, is corrected by spectacles with convex lenses that make the eyes appear larger, as shown in the photograph. Therefore, income splitting for couples with dependent children rectifies and corrects a fundamental anomaly in the present tax system. No doubt schools could do a lot to correct this sort of misapprehension. Once corrected, iron stores can be maintained with an iron-rich diet. Other individual birth defects - such as eye or heart defects - sometimes can be corrected or at least improved with early surgery. When hearing loss cannot be corrected medically or surgically, the patient is forced to wear a hearing aid. Soon it may be feasible to correct genetic disease or alter the genetic machinery of cells in a way that may be used to treat cancer or other acquired diseases. Synonyms counteract, offset, counterbalance, compensate for, make up for, neutralize 1.4 Adjust (an instrument) to function accurately or accord with a standard. motorists can have their headlights tested and corrected at a reduced price on Saturday Example sentencesExamples We corrected our instruments and completed the rest of the transition with that question in the back of our craniums. Each day, the Observatory took stellar readings to correct the Standard Clock. When necessary, the instrument location was corrected by matching the observed and computed primary and first multiple water-wave arrivals. In 1881 Tait published an important paper on the topic in which he showed how to correct the temperature readings because of the high pressures on the thermometers. When instruments or reagents were the cause of the problems, we corrected the function of the instruments or reagents and reanalyzed the specimens. Synonyms adjust, regulate, fix, set, set right, set to rights, standardize, normalize, calibrate, fine-tune, make good, put in working order, overhaul informal jigger, tweak, twiddle, patch up, see to 1.5 Adjust (a numerical result or reading) to allow for departure from standard conditions. data were corrected for radionuclide decay Example sentencesExamples If the rate curve for a particular taxonomic group can be accurately estimated, it can be a useful tool for correcting divergence date estimates by taking the rate decay into account. Of course, if we correct for quality improvements and treat replacement sales as new sales, the picture looks quite different. Since the two monolayers were free to move relative to each other, the obtained mean square displacements were corrected by the center of mass motion of the respective monolayers. However, after correcting for multiple tests, none of these correlations were significant. If some or all of the samples come from the same deme, the PRF results must be corrected for the effect of drift and migration within demes. It should be noted that these data are corrected for the temperature dependence of the water saturation deficit and thus describe the temperature effect on cuticular transport properties exclusively. Hence, we present the values along with our primary results, which are corrected for spatial autocorrelation. Equality of variances was checked by Bartlett's test, and corrected where required by taking square roots of the raw data. The results were corrected for both VA and hemoglobin. However, we note that neither test retains significance after correcting for multiple comparisons over genes. We observed that correcting for multiple tests has a strong impact on the signal of the single-point analysis. Summing across loci we observe significantly more synonymous substitutions along the D. melanogaster lineage even after correcting for multiple tests. Results were corrected for this recovery percentage. All other contrasts were performed as Tukey-Kramer tests, which correct for multiple comparisons. Overdispersion in the data was corrected by testing the fit of the model using the F statistic rather than chi square. Data were also added from a New South Wales specimen and the result was corrected for logarithmic transformation bias. This pressure reading was corrected for the pressure drop caused by the latter sampling. Readings were corrected for area of the illuminated spot and the wavelength sensitivity of the meter. The resulting probabilities were then multiplied by 3 to correct for multiple tests. Erythrocyte folate results were corrected for the subjects' hematocrits and serum folate concentrations. Derivatives correctable adjectivekəˈrɛktəb(ə)lkəˈrɛktəb(ə)l I think it's something that we really should take note of now because it's all correctable and it certainly has potentially significant adverse consequences in the long term. Example sentencesExamples If, however, you stay focused on what's going wrong that is correctable, you may get a better response to your suggestions for getting help. Amblyopia or lazy eye is characterised by poor vision that is not correctable with glasses in an otherwise normal and healthy eye. Many people have vision problems that are correctable with glasses or contact lenses. Then consider how many laws, taxes, and restrictions have been imposed when it's not clear that there is a problem that's correctable. Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Latin correct- 'made straight, amended', from the verb corrigere, from cor- 'together' + regere 'guide'. The adjective is via French. If you correct something you put it straight, for it comes from the Latin corrigere ‘make straight, amend’. Someone who is incorrigible (Middle English) cannot be straightened out or corrected. Rhymes affect, bisect, bull-necked, collect, confect, connect, defect, deflect, deject, detect, direct, effect, eject, elect, erect, expect, infect, inflect, inject, inspect, interconnect, interject, intersect, misdirect, neglect, object, perfect, project, prospect, protect, reflect, reject, respect, resurrect, sect, select, subject, suspect, transect, unchecked, Utrecht Definition of correct in US English: correct adjectivekəˈrɛktkəˈrekt 1Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth. make sure you have been given the correct information Example sentencesExamples Just make sure you use the correct facts before you say them. The correct nutrition facts are now on all one pound containers being produced. Their criticism could in principle be correct, but in fact doesn't describe real scientists. Improved access to information about the correct site would minimize the risk of error. I am sure his facts are correct regarding the problems which occurred last year. I do, however, believe that the debate would be more productive if the initial facts were correct. I have always been under the impression that an author must have correct facts to back a story. If errors are detected, provide the assessment authorities with the correct information as soon as possible. I know that many of them are lying, but some of the facts were correct. The templates help ensure that the correct information is in fact recorded and stored. Unfortunately, there is no index, or references, and not all the historical facts seem correct. Utilising software to manage your accounts is also the best way to ensure that the books are correct and reliably free of errors. Of cause, I thank Lisa for putting out the article, and they have done a great job to make sure the facts are correct. Not that what we are seeing is all true or even mostly true, but the basic facts are correct. This perception is correct, because statistical errors are common. They want to kill the messenger although he is speaking the truth and his facts are correct. That decision, as I shall endeavour to explain in due course, may well have been correct on its facts, but in my view it is of no assistance to the defendant in the present case. Without the ability to gather correct information and facts a free person cannot make decisions and choices. Synonyms right, accurate, true, veracious, exact, precise, unerring, faithful, strict, faultless, flawless, errorless, error-free, perfect, word-perfect, scrupulous, meticulous 1.1 Not mistaken in one's opinion or judgment; right. the government was correct to follow a course of defeating inflation Example sentencesExamples We are of the opinion that Mr Sheldon is correct in his submissions. Professor Diamond is correct in saying we should learn from history and avoid, if possible, repeating the same mistakes over again. He said a report before a cabinet committee would indicate that the government was correct in saying it needed to be very careful about this. The Foreign Ministry is correct in its reasoning that the company appointed to destroy the missiles is an international one of some repute. It's not that I think his analysis is correct in every respect. I think that the administration was correct in postponing it because of some due process concerns. I think your comments are correct in general but wrong as to Holmes. In my opinion, his Honour was correct in holding that it might be unconscionable to depart from those assumptions. This is what many of us wish could happen, and I suspect that Epstein may be correct in theory. Last week's decision to end the excessively generous superannuation benefits for MPs was correct in principle. He is correct in what he is saying but then partnerships, synergy and leverage are common business tools. They were correct in their judgement not to rush into a quick decision in appointing the new man. He was correct in his approach here again, I think. Both senators are correct in their respective positions. He is correct in pointing out that biodiesel is cleaner burning, but he is wrong to state that it is a newer technology. On that basis the Applicant is correct in calculating the children's entitlement as follows. To the letter of the law, the judgement may well have been correct in Queensland law, despite a possibly harsh sentence. The Court of Appeal, in our opinion, was correct in applying the dicta of the Acting Chief Justice and did so without error. If they were correct in their opinion, then the Constitution is on their side. Okay, so he may have been correct in his criticism. Synonyms right, accurate, true, veracious, exact, precise, unerring, faithful, strict, faultless, flawless, errorless, error-free, perfect, word-perfect, scrupulous, meticulous 1.2 (of a thing or course of action) meeting the requirements of or most appropriate for a particular situation or activity. cut the top and bottom tracks to the correct length with a hacksaw Example sentencesExamples Once the length is correct and your boot snaps into the binding correctly, setting everything else is easy. Voters were redirected where appropriate to their correct polling places. So by combining the correct number of the appropriate ions an electrically neutral compound is produced. Therefore the choice of the correct or appropriate mode of internationalization or market entry is strategically important. To get the correct arrow length, use a long arrow and draw the bow to full draw. Gone is the need to manually set the VCR whilst separately ensuring the cable box is on the correct channel at the appropriate time. Hopefully, this will help you in getting a better understanding of the situation and making the correct decision. When the library receives a media request from an application, it mounts the appropriate cartridge to the correct drive. Start with trying to find the loft that's right for you, along with the correct shaft flex and length. When you discuss any type of a response to a violent encounter, you need to think in terms of using the correct tool for the situation. Always make sure that the spark plug is the correct length for the engine. The correct length of a buttonhole is determined by the diameter, thickness and type of button used. I strongly suggest you do a mock install to properly measure the correct tubing length, and to make sure everything properly fits. They can also have to go to great lengths to source the correct fabric for a period. In all truth, using the correct anchor is only important if you don't want to drift away. The jacket and trousers are the correct length and it's good quality. Once you've got a rough idea of where you want everything to go, measure up your tubing and cut yourself the correct lengths. Please co-operate by only depositing the correct recyclables in the appropriate containers. Survivability may hinge on the use of the correct technique appropriate to the environment you are fighting in. Here is where the real-time requirements become critical for correct game operation. 1.3 (of a person or their appearance or behavior) conforming to accepted social standards; proper. he was a polite man, invariably correct and pleasant with Mrs. Collins Example sentencesExamples He is the fountain-head of good manners and correct social behaviour as well as the ultimate spiritual and ethical guide. Just as Paul saw himself as exemplifying the correct behaviour, so also he saw himself as the model of exertion. Therefore, while we are not always to blame for their behavior, we are correct to feel responsible. Dr Arderne gives advice on medical procedures, cures and potions and correct deportment for doctors. These phrases are a demand that individuals submit to a code for correct behaviour. In a normal society something like Hooke's Law would operate on them as they veered out of the groove of correct behaviour. Synonyms proper, seemly, decorous, decent, respectable, right, suitable, fit, fitting, befitting, appropriate, apt 1.4North American Conforming to a particular political or ideological orthodoxy. See also politically correct Example sentencesExamples Though for the most part politically left of center, they refuse to abide by the heavy jargon of correct political thinking. Those wearing different coloured clothing or growing their hair long were seen as having problems with correct political thinking. This means it cannot be treated as general news; the correct political line must be observed. Our political etiquette is correct, but our theory is not so perfect. verbkəˈrɛktkəˈrekt [with object] 1Put right (an error or fault) the Council issued a statement correcting some points in the press reports Example sentencesExamples As contractors worked to correct the fault, commuters and business traffic faced long tail-backs and delays. First, let us correct a mistake that was in our NFL preview issue. For this reason I do not have time to correct any typos or add links. Employers should check the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and correct any faults. Phil has corrected some typos on those satellite photos. She also corrects small misconceptions that have been propagated in the many existing potted biographies of Franklin. Engineers are very anxious to learn of its findings and to begin to correct the faults of the main water supply line from up north in New York State down to the City. It is necessary, at the outset, to correct some misconceptions about the issue of corruption. It is only right that a few myths and misunderstandings are corrected. Over time, the system tends to correct its own mistakes. I have now corrected the typo ‘missages’ in the last paragraph of my last post. Mr. Arnold later published an erratum sheet correcting the error. Residents of neighbouring Brandon Grove are without electricity for two hours tonight while the fault is corrected. Under the old system the Council was able to correct errors in an application by simply contacting the applicant. This allows me to meet each student outside of lecture, correct misunderstandings, and catch errors in the forms. Even the British Standards Institution has decided not to issue a press release to correct the misunderstanding. However, only one of the faults was corrected, it emerged yesterday. When I tried to get the seller to either correct the faults or refund me my money, he tried to brush me off. After determining the error, they use another series of pulses to correct the mistake. How it has taken almost a month to correct whatever fault that has rendered the traffic lights at this dangerous junction inoperable is beyond me. Synonyms rectify, put right, set right, right, amend, emend, remedy, redress, cure, square, make good, improve, better, ameliorate, repair, revise, alter, edit, rewrite, redraft, rescript, reword, rework 1.1 Mark the errors in (a written or printed text) he corrected Dixon's writing for publication Example sentencesExamples Though Ernst says he repeatedly offered to correct the text free of charge, his overtures were rejected. It was tedious work and the more I corrected it and rewrote it, the more mistakes I found. The proofreader then corrects the text and the editor looks through it again and makes the final changes. If at home, he is correcting the drafts of students, and burning the midnight oil. However, he also pointed out many people were unaware of the work of sub-editors, who corrected and improved copy. All of the exams are automatically set and corrected, which dramatically reduces the administration. The other was the plump man who had used the machine to correct his test. After roll was done and all the students were accounted for the Professor started passing out the corrected tests. Muriel meanwhile went into her office and started correcting some spelling tests from earlier that day. Mr. Stilts waited patiently, correcting papers or tests at his desk. The test is corrected automatically, and the results are sent to cardholders and program managers simultaneously. The last thing a teacher wants to do while correcting mounds of tests is to spend time deciphering what a student has illegibly written. We are grateful to J. Eckart for correcting the English text. As for the teacher who was correcting books when it took place, he was relieved no one was hurt in the school. Synonyms indicate errors in, show mistakes in, point out faults in 1.2 Tell (someone) that they are mistaken. he had assumed she was married and she had not corrected him sorry, I stand corrected Example sentencesExamples By the way, for over 20 years I've called him Louis, and I'm now corrected. But I call upon any antepost dog experts in the audience to correct me if I'm mistaken. But it was only during my recent tour of Europe that I realized how awkward it could be if you have to correct people again and again on where you are from. Karyn, thanks for correcting me back there as well. I got a lot of messages correcting me about the color of wedding dresses. Howard sips claret from a picnic hamper as he corrects other people's mistakes. At any rate, I now find myself in the position of being much like my friend, correcting people and scoffing at them behind their back. It's not my job to correct people who base themselves on misinformation. Everyone referred to us a couple, and after awhile we didn't bother to correct people. If you make a mistake, you are corrected gently, and promptly in a helpful way. Or maybe she corrected him in front of a customer. I correct people all over the shop and I don't care what they think. I just don't like it, and normally correct people immediately. I stand corrected by Justin, Arbiter of Absolute Truth in Minor Jokes. I am quick to correct the person and explain that I am definitely not on a diet. I think it's funny to correct people when they're not necessarily wrong. He corrects him: it's not a set of laws, but a sense of the rule of law. No child was corrected on the spot for mistakes committed during conversations. I had originally thought it was Dutch, but a reader corrected me. He prided himself on, you know, correcting people, on knowing things like that. Synonyms scold, rebuke, chide, reprimand, reprove, admonish, lecture, berate, chastise, castigate 1.3 Counteract or rectify. the problem of diminished sight can be reduced or corrected by wearing eyeglasses Example sentencesExamples When hearing loss cannot be corrected medically or surgically, the patient is forced to wear a hearing aid. Soon it may be feasible to correct genetic disease or alter the genetic machinery of cells in a way that may be used to treat cancer or other acquired diseases. Had the screening been performed properly, a single sperm from the man would have been isolated and genetically altered to correct the defect. It seems Reese thinks he's not handsome enough and must correct some sort of minor orthodontic imperfection. Surgery can correct myopia by altering the shape of the cornea. It is most often corrected with eyeglasses or surgery. We have surgical procedures and spectacles to correct impaired vision. Therefore, income splitting for couples with dependent children rectifies and corrects a fundamental anomaly in the present tax system. The first use of spectacles for correcting long-sightedness has been traced to Italy, towards the end of the 13th century. I've done this operation before to correct the same sort of irregularity in the heart. In an effort to further define the metabolic disorder and correct the anemia, iron was administered intravenously. No doubt schools could do a lot to correct this sort of misapprehension. Hypermetropia, or long-sightedness, is corrected by spectacles with convex lenses that make the eyes appear larger, as shown in the photograph. Tony has provided Andrei with spectacles to correct the cast he has in one eye and thinks he will be able to improve the sight in the other eye as well. Nobel counters and corrects a lot of PR-driven conventional wisdom about the plans, designs, objectives, and personalities that dominated the redevelopment process. To add to her misery, she has had to start wearing spectacles to correct her eyesight. Other individual birth defects - such as eye or heart defects - sometimes can be corrected or at least improved with early surgery. In some cases, the problem can be corrected by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses. Once corrected, iron stores can be maintained with an iron-rich diet. This is not to disregard the importance of treating the etiology of CHF by improving coronary circulation or correcting valvular abnormalities. Synonyms counteract, offset, counterbalance, compensate for, make up for, neutralize 1.4 Adjust (an instrument) to function accurately or accord with a standard. motorists can have their headlights tested and corrected at a reduced price on Saturday Example sentencesExamples When instruments or reagents were the cause of the problems, we corrected the function of the instruments or reagents and reanalyzed the specimens. When necessary, the instrument location was corrected by matching the observed and computed primary and first multiple water-wave arrivals. We corrected our instruments and completed the rest of the transition with that question in the back of our craniums. Each day, the Observatory took stellar readings to correct the Standard Clock. In 1881 Tait published an important paper on the topic in which he showed how to correct the temperature readings because of the high pressures on the thermometers. Synonyms adjust, regulate, fix, set, set right, set to rights, standardize, normalize, calibrate, fine-tune, make good, put in working order, overhaul 1.5 Adjust (a numerical result or reading) to allow for departure from standard conditions. data were corrected for radionuclide decay Example sentencesExamples Data were also added from a New South Wales specimen and the result was corrected for logarithmic transformation bias. If the rate curve for a particular taxonomic group can be accurately estimated, it can be a useful tool for correcting divergence date estimates by taking the rate decay into account. However, after correcting for multiple tests, none of these correlations were significant. Results were corrected for this recovery percentage. If some or all of the samples come from the same deme, the PRF results must be corrected for the effect of drift and migration within demes. This pressure reading was corrected for the pressure drop caused by the latter sampling. The resulting probabilities were then multiplied by 3 to correct for multiple tests. All other contrasts were performed as Tukey-Kramer tests, which correct for multiple comparisons. However, we note that neither test retains significance after correcting for multiple comparisons over genes. Summing across loci we observe significantly more synonymous substitutions along the D. melanogaster lineage even after correcting for multiple tests. We observed that correcting for multiple tests has a strong impact on the signal of the single-point analysis. The results were corrected for both VA and hemoglobin. Erythrocyte folate results were corrected for the subjects' hematocrits and serum folate concentrations. Hence, we present the values along with our primary results, which are corrected for spatial autocorrelation. Equality of variances was checked by Bartlett's test, and corrected where required by taking square roots of the raw data. Of course, if we correct for quality improvements and treat replacement sales as new sales, the picture looks quite different. Readings were corrected for area of the illuminated spot and the wavelength sensitivity of the meter. Since the two monolayers were free to move relative to each other, the obtained mean square displacements were corrected by the center of mass motion of the respective monolayers. Overdispersion in the data was corrected by testing the fit of the model using the F statistic rather than chi square. It should be noted that these data are corrected for the temperature dependence of the water saturation deficit and thus describe the temperature effect on cuticular transport properties exclusively. Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Latin correct- ‘made straight, amended’, from the verb corrigere, from cor- ‘together’ + regere ‘guide’. The adjective is via French.
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