What is another word for correction?

Common synonyms for correction include rectification, chastening, discipline, fudgefactor, chastisement.

What is the opposite of correction?

Antonyms of correction include error, mistake, flaw, fault, blemish.

Synonyms for

Correction

Noun / kɜ:ˈekʃʌn / Another word for correction — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a change made to fix an error or mistake

Synonyms & similar words

rectification chastening discipline fudgefactor chastisement amendment rectification emendation revision alteration modification adjustment adaptation change improvement remedy reform redress corrigendum erratum erroneousness inaccuracy mistake fault flaw

Synonyms by register

Formal

amendment rectification emendation revision

Informal

fix patch-up mend adjustment

Literary

reformation restoration amends

Antonyms

error mistake flaw fault blemish imperfection defect

Common collocations

make a correction
error correction
correction fluid
correction tape
final correction
address a correction
request a correction

Word family

noun correction

verb correct

adjective corrective

adverb correctly

Usage note

While 'correction' can refer to fixing an error, it also has connotations of discipline or punishment, especially in phrases like 'corporal correction'.

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