Definition of correct

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Correct (v. t.) To bring back, or attempt to bring back, to propriety in morals; to reprove or punish for faults or deviations from moral rectitude; to chastise; to discipline; as, a child should be corrected for lying..

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Interlining :: Interlining (n.) Correction or alteration by writing between the lines; interlineation.
Exemplification :: Exemplification (n.) A copy or transcript attested to be correct by the seal of an officer having custody of the original.
Chastise :: Chastise (v. t.) To reduce to order or obedience; to correct or purify; to free from faults or excesses.
Scribble :: Scribble (v. t.) To write hastily or carelessly, without regard to correctness or elegance; as, to scribble a letter..
Cachou :: Cachou (n.) A silvered aromatic pill, used to correct the odor of the breath..
Salt :: Salt (n.) Fig.: That which preserves from corruption or error; that which purifies; a corrective; an antiseptic; also, an allowance or deduction; as, his statements must be taken with a grain of salt..
Correctioner :: Correctioner (n.) One who is, or who has been, in the house of correction..
Well-informed :: Well-informed (a.) Correctly informed; provided with information; well furnished with authentic knowledge; intelligent.
Proof :: Proof (n.) A trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination; -- called also proof sheet..
Orthometry :: Orthometry (n.) The art or practice of constructing verses correctly; the laws of correct versification.
Deal :: Deal (v. i.) To contend (with); to treat (with), by way of opposition, check, or correction; as, he has turbulent passions to deal with..
Misrehearse :: Misrehearse (v. t.) To rehearse or quote incorrectly.
Redress :: Redress (n.) The act of redressing; a making right; reformation; correction; amendment.
Remedy :: Remedy (n.) That which corrects or counteracts an evil of any kind; a corrective; a counteractive; reparation; cure; -- followed by for or against, formerly by to..
Corrigible :: Corrigible (a.) Having power to correct; corrective.
Inaccurately :: Inaccurately (adv.) In an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
Opsiometer :: Opsiometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the limits of distincts vision in different individuals, and thus determiming the proper focal length of a lens for correcting imperfect sight..
Handsome :: Handsome (superl.) Agreeable to the eye or to correct taste; having a pleasing appearance or expression; attractive; having symmetry and dignity; comely; -- expressing more than pretty, and less than beautiful; as, a handsome man or woman; a handsome garment, house, tree, horse..
Giusto :: Giusto (a.) In just, correct, or suitable time..
Right :: Right (a.) According with truth; passing a true judgment; conforming to fact or intent; not mistaken or wrong; not erroneous; correct; as, this is the right faith..
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