correct
verb (used with object)
to set or make true, accurate, or right; remove the errors or faults from: The new glasses corrected his eyesight.
correctly
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a word derived from
correct.
Example Sentences
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Wrist injuries are notoriously problematic for tennis players, especially if not managed correctly, and Alcaraz said in April he did not want to do further harm for "future tournaments".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Galactic power and privilege literally placed themselves on Hal’s finger simply because he answered one question correctly.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Blanche at an unrelated news conference last week declined to say whether he thought Pirro had correctly handled the pool case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Researchers were able to distinguish conditions including viral hepatitis and metabolic-associated liver disease, correctly classifying about 85% of patients.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
She guessed, correctly as it turned out, that that beach would be a favorite spot, that it would be crowded on this hot Sunday.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
