correct
[ kuh-rekt ]
/ kəˈrɛkt /
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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
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Origin of correct
First recorded in 1300–50; (verb) Middle English correcten, from Anglo-French correcter, from Latin corrēctus (past participle of corrigere “to make straight, set right”) equivalent to cor- cor- + reg- (stem of regere “to keep straight, make straight, guide” ( see direct) + -tus past participle suffix; (adjective) from French correct, from Latin, as above
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for correct
correct
/ (kəˈrɛkt) /
verb (tr)
adjective
free from error; true; accuratethe correct version
in conformity with accepted standardscorrect behaviour
Derived forms of correct
correctable or correctible, adjectivecorrectly, adverbcorrectness, nouncorrector, nounWord Origin for correct
C14: from Latin corrigere to make straight, put in order, from com- (intensive) + regere to rule
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Medical definitions for correct
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.
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correct
see stand corrected.
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