CORRECTION
Scrabble letter values: C3O1R1R1E1C3T1I1O1N1 = 14
Definition
- noun the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake. — synonyms: rectification
- noun a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure. — synonyms: fudge_factor
- noun something substituted for an error.
- noun a rebuke for making a mistake. — synonyms: chastening, chastisement
- noun a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases.
- noun the act of disciplining. — synonyms: discipline
- noun treatment of a specific defect.
Examples
- “setting right”
- “market runups are invariably followed by a correction”
- “the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received”