noun Uncommon

correcting

Correcting (noun) means the process of fixing errors or mistakes. Example: “Correcting the report took most of the afternoon.”

noun

The process of fixing errors or mistakes.

"Correcting the report took most of the afternoon."

How to use correcting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of putting right something that was wrong.

correctings plural

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_____ the report took most of the afternoon.

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What does “correcting” mean?

The word “correcting” means the process of fixing errors or mistakes. In plain terms, the act of putting right something that was wrong.

How do you use “correcting” in a sentence?

Here is “correcting” used in a sentence: “Correcting the report took most of the afternoon.”

What part of speech is “correcting”?

“Correcting” is a noun.

Is “correcting” a common word?

“Correcting” is an uncommon word in modern English.