Correct

/kəˈrɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make something right or accurate.

Please correct the mistakes in your report.

To reprimand or punish someone for a mistake.

The teacher had to correct the students for their misbehavior.

adjective

Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

The answer to the math problem is correct.

In proper or suitable condition.

Make sure the equipment is in correct working order before use.

Morally right or acceptable.

It is correct to help those in need.

Middle English: from Latin correctus, past participle of corrigere 'to make straight, put right'.

correct attitude

an appropriate or favorable mindset.

to stand corrected

to accept that one was wrong about something.

correct someone

to point out a mistake to someone.

correction

the action of correcting something.

corrective

intended to correct or counteract.

correlate

to show a relationship or connection.

On point

That explanation was totally on point!

Spot on

Her answer was spot on!