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    Correction (en. Correction)

    /kɔʁɛk.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Modification made to a text or behavior.
    The correction of the exam took several days.
    La correction de l'examen a pris plusieurs jours.
    Repairs or improvements made to rectify an error.
    He made a correction to his report.
    Il a effectué une correction sur son rapport.
    Sanction or punitive measure within a discipline.
    Student corrections are sometimes necessary.
    La correction des élèves est parfois nécessaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'correctio', meaning 'rectification, improvement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    without correction
    Without error, without modification.
    sans correction
    make a correction
    Bring about a change or rectification.
    faire une correction
    request a correction
    Request a change or rectification.
    demander une correction

    Related Words

    correct
    Make changes to improve or rectify.
    corriger
    corrector
    Person or tool used for correction.
    correcteur
    incorrect
    That contains errors.
    incorrect

    Slang Meanings

    Correction without coherence.
    He made a blind correction.
    Il a fait une correction à l'aveuglette.
    Quick adjustment without going into depth.
    He just made a surface correction.
    Il a juste fait une correction de surface.