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
The act of correcting.
Berichtigung
The act of correcting.
Verbesserung
The act of correcting.
Korrektur
Besserungsmaßnahme
(chiefly, in plural) Punishment that is intended to rehabilitate an offender.
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 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: "The newspaper printed a correction to yesterday's story." 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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