CORRECTION Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

correction

noun

kə-ˈrek-shən

Definition of correction

as in amendment

a change designed to correct or improve a written work the copy editor's corrections were marked in red

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as in punishment

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense received a severe correction after the third offense

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Recent Examples of correction As the name suggests, the reference combines a perpetual calendar that tracks leap years and varying month lengths without correction until the next century, and a rattrapante, or split-seconds, chronograph capable of timing two events at once. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 He was impressed by Jev’s speed and saw promise in using it to flag errors, with a language model suggesting corrections only where needed. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 The resolution does not specify a schedule for inserting discrete one-hour corrections. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 Travelers should find the nearest CBP Deferred Inspection Site and contact the office to ask for a correction. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for correction

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Noun

The amendment sets the groundwork for Highfill to issue a new 2026 water and sewer revenue bond to fund upcoming improvements to its water utilities.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
But that would be a huge political lift, perhaps requiring a constitutional amendment.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of amendment

Noun

Defense attorney Johnson had filed an election for the jury to assess punishment, but Jones refused to sign it, according to Sorrells.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
The sanctions are aimed at cutting the ICC off from the global financial system and include threats of punishment for countries that do business with the court.

— Susannah George, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of punishment

Noun

Advisors who do have a fiduciary duty and who violate that responsibility can be subject to fairly serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, civil liabilities and criminal charges.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
The order directs the Treasury Department to defer payment without interest or penalties, and to explore ways to eliminate the deferred bill entirely.

— Steven John, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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