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Having been changed from an original form
“This text is a corrected version of the fourth edition of Harrison and Sharp in its entirety.”
Being farther along in development or quality
Having knowledge of a fact or area
More suitable or effective for a given need
To have contributed in some way to
Past tense for to fix, correct, revise or improve
“Over time, the intelligent system tends to correct its own mistakes.”
Past tense for to punish or reprimand (someone) for a fault or crime
“It is appropriate for parents to correct their child for misbehaving.”
Past tense for to scold (someone) for a fault or crime
“The teacher decided to correct the student privately rather than scolding him in front of the class for his mistake.”
Past tense for to offset or counterbalance
“Julie has had to start wearing spectacles to correct her shortsightedness.”
Past tense for to assess by pointing out faults in, typically in academia
“Though Ernst says he repeatedly offered to correct the text free of charge, his overtures were rejected.”
Past tense for to put in working order
“Tait published an important paper on how to correct the temperature readings on the thermometers.”
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