uncorrected

adjective

un·​cor·​rect·​ed ˌən-kə-ˈrek-təd How to pronounce uncorrected (audio)
: not corrected : not made right
an uncorrected typo
: having flaws or errors
uncorrected vision

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With fewer federal employees overseeing loan servicers and borrower protections, errors may go uncorrected, and student loan policies may become harder to navigate. Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 The Southwest plane flew over the private jet at an uncorrected pressure altitude of 900 feet, which was approximately 250 feet above ground after adjusting for pressure and elevation, FlightRadar24 said. Alexandra Skores, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025 Despite reaching out to the company, the oversight remains uncorrected. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025 Left uncorrected, poor drainage will kill a peace lily. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for uncorrected

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncorrected was in the 14th century

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“Uncorrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncorrected. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

uncorrected

adjective
un·​cor·​rect·​ed -kə-ˈrek-təd How to pronounce uncorrected (audio)
: not corrected
uncorrected vision
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