noun
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake
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Examples
- setting right
noun
a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure
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fudge factor
noun
something substituted for an error
noun
a rebuke for making a mistake
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noun
a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases
Examples
- market runups are invariably followed by a correction
noun
the act of disciplining
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Examples
- the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
noun
treatment of a specific defect
Examples
- the correction of his vision with eye glasses