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cor·rect (kə rekt)

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

to make corrections; specif., to make an adjustment so as to compensate (for an error, counteracting force, etc.)

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.

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