Definition of correction

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Correction (n.) Abatement of noxious qualities; the counteraction of what is inconvenient or hurtful in its effects; as, the correction of acidity in the stomach..

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Castigation :: Castigation (n.) Emendation; correction.
Interlining :: Interlining (n.) Correction or alteration by writing between the lines; interlineation.
Proof :: Proof (n.) A trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination; -- called also proof sheet..
Correctory :: Correctory (a.) Containing or making correction; corrective.
Emendation :: Emendation (n.) The act of altering for the better, or correcting what is erroneous or faulty; correction; improvement..
Discipline :: Discipline (n.) Correction; chastisement; punishment inflicted by way of correction and training.
Censorial :: Censorial (a.) Belonging to a censor, or to the correction of public morals..
Spinstress :: Spinster (n.) A woman of evil life and character; -- so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.
Incurable :: Incurable (a.) Not admitting or capable of remedy or correction; irremediable; remediless; as, incurable evils..
Catechise :: Catechise (v. t.) To instruct by asking questions, receiving answers, and offering explanations and corrections, -- esp. in regard to points of religious faith..
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..
Correction :: Correction (n.) Abatement of noxious qualities; the counteraction of what is inconvenient or hurtful in its effects; as, the correction of acidity in the stomach..
Uncorrigible :: Uncorrigible (a.) Incorrigible; not capable of correction.
Revise :: Revise (v. t.) To look at again for the detection of errors; to reexamine; to review; to look over with care for correction; as, to revise a writing; to revise a translation..
Redress :: Redress (n.) The act of redressing; a making right; reformation; correction; amendment.
Tartar :: Tartar (n.) A correction which often incrusts the teeth, consisting of salivary mucus, animal matter, and phosphate of lime..
Correction :: Correction (n.) The act of correcting, or making that right which was wrong; change for the better; amendment; rectification, as of an erroneous statement..
Overhaul :: Overhaul (v. t.) To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs..
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..
Reduction :: Reduction (v. t.) The correction of observations for known errors of instruments, etc..
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