Definition of correction

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Correction (n.) An allowance made for inaccuracy in an instrument; as, chronometer correction; compass correction..

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Castigation :: Castigation (n.) Emendation; correction.
Roughcast :: Roughcast (v. t.) To form in its first rudiments, without revision, correction, or polish..
Censorial :: Censorial (a.) Belonging to a censor, or to the correction of public morals..
Irremediably :: Irremediably (adv.) In a manner, or to a degree, that precludes remedy, cure, or correction..
Revise :: Revise (v. t.) To look at again for the detection of errors; to reexamine; to review; to look over with care for correction; as, to revise a writing; to revise a translation..
Correction :: Correction (n.) Abatement of noxious qualities; the counteraction of what is inconvenient or hurtful in its effects; as, the correction of acidity in the stomach..
Rod :: Rod (n.) An instrument of punishment or correction; figuratively, chastisement..
Amendment :: Amendment (n.) An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
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..
Visit :: Visit (v. t.) To go or come to see for inspection, examination, correction of abuses, etc.; to examine, to inspect; as, a bishop visits his diocese; a superintendent visits persons or works under his charge..
Spinstress :: Spinster (n.) A woman of evil life and character; -- so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.
Revision :: Revision (n.) The act of revising; reexamination for correction; review; as, the revision of a book or writing, or of a proof sheet; a revision of statutes..
Refraction :: Refraction (n.) The correction which is to be deducted from the apparent altitude of a heavenly body on account of atmospheric refraction, in order to obtain the true altitude..
Chastisement :: Chastisement (n.) The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.
Proof :: Proof (n.) A trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination; -- called also proof sheet..
Correction :: Correction (n.) That which is substituted in the place of what is wrong; an emendation; as, the corrections on a proof sheet should be set in the margin..
Redress :: Redress (n.) The act of redressing; a making right; reformation; correction; amendment.
Correctioner :: Correctioner (n.) One who is, or who has been, in the house of correction..
Correctional :: Correctional (a.) Tending to, or intended for, correction; used for correction; as, a correctional institution..
Interline :: Interline (v. t.) To write or insert between lines already written or printed, as for correction or addition; to write or print something between the lines of; as, to interline a page or a book..
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