corrigendum

American  

[kawr-i-jen-duhm, kor-] / ˌkɔr ɪˈdʒɛn dəm, ˌkɒr- /

noun

plural

corrigenda

1. an error to be corrected, especially an error in print.

2. corrigenda, a list of corrections of errors in a book or other publication.

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corrigendum British  

/ ˌkɒrɪˈdʒɛndəm /

noun

1. an error to be corrected

2. Also called: erratum.  (sometimes plural) a slip of paper inserted into a book after printing, listing errors and corrections

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Etymology

Origin of corrigendum

1840–50; < Latin: literally, (something) to be corrected (neuter gerund of corrigere ); correct

Example Sentences

He writes that at least one journal has already accepted a “short corrigendum.”

From Science Magazine

The editor will get in touch with the study's corresponding author, and decide whether a corrigendum is necessary to explain that the author in question was not involved with the work.

From Nature

Related Words

• blunder
• deception
• defect
• exaggeration