correct

[ kuh-rekt ]
/ kəˈrɛkt /

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

to make a correction or corrections.
(of stock prices) to reverse a trend, especially temporarily, as after a sharp advance or decline in previous trading sessions.

adjective

Origin of correct

1300–50; (v.) Middle English correcten (< Anglo-French correcter) < Latin corrēctus past participle of corrigere to make straight, equivalent to cor- cor- + reg- (stem of regere to direct) + -tus past participle suffix; (adj.) (< French correct) < Latin, as above

SYNONYMS FOR correct

1 rectify, amend, emend, reform, remedy.
3 warn, chasten, castigate.
8 faultless, perfect, exact.

synonym study for correct

3. See punish. 8. Correct, accurate, precise imply conformity to fact, standard, or truth. A correct statement is one free from error, mistakes, or faults. An accurate statement is one that shows careful conformity to fact, truth, or spirit. A precise statement shows scrupulously strict and detailed conformity to fact.

OTHER WORDS FROM correct

Words nearby correct

corr., corrade, corral, corrasion, correa, correct, correcting plate, correction, correction fluid, correctional, correctional facility

British Dictionary definitions for correctability

correct
/ (kəˈrɛkt) /

verb (tr)

adjective

free from error; true; accurate the correct version
in conformity with accepted standards correct behaviour

Derived forms of correct

correctable or correctible, adjective correctly, adverb correctness, noun corrector, noun

Word Origin for correct

C14: from Latin corrigere to make straight, put in order, from com- (intensive) + regere to rule

Medical definitions for correctability

correct
[ kə-rĕkt′ ]

v.

To remove, remedy, or counteract something, such as a malfunction or defect.

adj.

Free from error or fault; true or accurate.

Idioms and Phrases with correctability

correct

see stand corrected.