correction in French
correction in French is correction, rectification — correction means the act of fixing a mistake, or the fix itself.
correction in French
correction
correction
A substitution for an error or mistake.
rectification
A substitution for an error or mistake.
What does "correction" mean?
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noun The act of fixing a mistake, or the fix itself.
"The newspaper printed a correction to yesterday's story."
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noun A drop in stock market prices after a period of gains, typically at least 10%.
"After months of rising prices, the stock market suffered a sharp correction."
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noun Punishment intended to improve someone's behavior.
"In the old school, correction often meant extra work or a stern talking-to."
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correction in a sentence
- The newspaper printed a correction to yesterday's story.
- She made several corrections to the first draft.
- After months of rising prices, the stock market suffered a sharp correction.
- Investors stayed calm during the correction and waited for a recovery.
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What is "correction" in French?
"correction" in French is correction, rectification. correction means: The act of fixing a mistake, or the fix itself.
How do you use "correction" in a sentence?
Example: "The newspaper printed a correction to yesterday's story." In French, "correction" is correction, rectification.
Are there other ways to say "correction" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "correction": correction, rectification.
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