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correction in German

correction in German is Korrektur, Berichtigung, Verbesserung — correction means the act of fixing a mistake, or the fix itself.

correction in German

Korrektur
noun
The act of correcting.
Berichtigung
noun
The act of correcting.
Verbesserung
noun
The act of correcting.
Korrektur
noun
Besserungsmaßnahme
noun
(chiefly, in plural) Punishment that is intended to rehabilitate an offender.

What does "correction" mean?

  1. noun The act of fixing a mistake, or the fix itself.
    "She made several corrections to the first draft."
  2. noun A drop in stock market prices after a period of gains, typically at least 10%.
    "Analysts warned that the market was due for a correction."
  3. noun Punishment intended to improve someone's behavior.
    "The old system favored correction over rehabilitation."

correction in a sentence

  • She made several corrections to the first draft.
  • The pilot made a course correction mid-flight.
  • Analysts warned that the market was due for a correction.
  • The old system favored correction over rehabilitation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "correction" in German?

"correction" in German is Korrektur, Berichtigung, Verbesserung. correction means: The act of fixing a mistake, or the fix itself.

How do you use "correction" in a sentence?

Example: "She made several corrections to the first draft." In German, "correction" is Korrektur, Berichtigung, Verbesserung.

Are there other ways to say "correction" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "correction": Korrektur, Berichtigung, Verbesserung, Besserungsmaßnahme.

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