correction
UK: kəˈrekʃən | US: kəˈrekʃən
n. the act or process of correcting something
n. a change that makes something right or accurate
n. a punishment or rebuke intended to improve behavior
The word "correction" derives from the Latin corrigere ("to make straight, set right"), composed of com- (intensive prefix) + regere ("to guide, rule"). The morpheme "correct" entered English via Old French, retaining its core meaning of "fixing errors." The suffix "-ion" (from Latin -io) nominalizes the verb, turning the action into a concrete concept. Over time, "correction" expanded from literal fixes (e.g., text edits) to abstract improvements (e.g., behavioral discipline).
The teacher marked the spelling errors and handed back the paper for correction.
The software update includes a bug correction to improve performance.
His harsh words were meant as a correction to her careless attitude.
The prisoner endured the correctional facility’s strict routines.
Always verify data entries to minimize the need for later corrections.