Definition of correction

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Correction (n.) That which is substituted in the place of what is wrong; an emendation; as, the corrections on a proof sheet should be set in the margin..

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Visit :: Visit (v. t.) To go or come to see for inspection, examination, correction of abuses, etc.; to examine, to inspect; as, a bishop visits his diocese; a superintendent visits persons or works under his charge..
Refraction :: Refraction (n.) The correction which is to be deducted from the apparent altitude of a heavenly body on account of atmospheric refraction, in order to obtain the true altitude..
Reformation :: Reformation (n.) The act of reforming, or the state of being reformed; change from worse to better; correction or amendment of life, manners, or of anything vicious or corrupt; as, the reformation of manners; reformation of the age; reformation of abuses..
Reduction :: Reduction (v. t.) The correction of observations for known errors of instruments, etc..
Incurable :: Incurable (a.) Not admitting or capable of remedy or correction; irremediable; remediless; as, incurable evils..
Self-discipline :: Self-discipline (n.) Correction or government of one's self for the sake of improvement.
Redress :: Redress (n.) The act of redressing; a making right; reformation; correction; amendment.
Catechise :: Catechise (v. t.) To instruct by asking questions, receiving answers, and offering explanations and corrections, -- esp. in regard to points of religious faith..
Scourge :: Scourge (n.) To punish with severity; to chastise; to afflict, as for sins or faults, and with the purpose of correction..
Spinstress :: Spinster (n.) A woman of evil life and character; -- so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.
Proof :: Proof (n.) A trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination; -- called also proof sheet..
Rod :: Rod (n.) An instrument of punishment or correction; figuratively, chastisement..
Interlining :: Interlining (n.) Correction or alteration by writing between the lines; interlineation.
Irremediably :: Irremediably (adv.) In a manner, or to a degree, that precludes remedy, cure, or correction..
Deal :: Deal (v. i.) To contend (with); to treat (with), by way of opposition, check, or correction; as, he has turbulent passions to deal with..
Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) A house of correction, in which offenders are confined for punishment, discipline, and reformation, and in which they are generally compelled to labor..
Incorrection :: Incorrection (n.) Want of correction, restraint, or discipline..
Interline :: Interline (v. t.) To write or insert between lines already written or printed, as for correction or addition; to write or print something between the lines of; as, to interline a page or a book..
Amendment :: Amendment (n.) An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) An instrument or driving horses or other animals, or for correction, consisting usually of a lash attached to a handle, or of a handle and lash so combined as to form a flexible rod..
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