transitive verb

1. to make right; change from wrong to right; remove errors from
2. to point out or mark the errors or faults of
3. to make conform to a standard
4. to scold or punish so as to cause to rectify faults
5. to cure, remove, or counteract (a fault, disease, etc.)

Etymology: ME correcten < L correctus, pp. of corrigere < com-, together + regere, to lead straight, rule: see reckon

intransitive verb

adjective

1. conforming or adhering to an established standard; proper correct behavior
2. conforming to fact or logic; true, accurate, right, or free from errors
3. equal to the required or established amount, number, price, etc.