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as in amendment
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the copy editor's corrections were marked in red
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as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
received a severe correction after the third offense
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Recent Examples of correction
The easing of supply chain constraints and some price corrections for construction materials, such as lumber following the post-pandemic shortage are also likely to help home builders.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
That includes correction officers, police, firefighters and security guards.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Multifocal contacts have several rings with different powers of correction.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Innovations such as topological quantum error correction and feedback control systems can maintain coherence over extended periods and distances.
—Pramod Kumar, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
That includes correction officers, police, firefighters and security guards.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Multifocal contacts have several rings with different powers of correction.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Innovations such as topological quantum error correction and feedback control systems can maintain coherence over extended periods and distances.
—Pramod Kumar, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correction
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The lone constitutional amendment question on Tuesday's ballot had not been finalized by the end of the night, with the latest results showing 53% of voters voting to approve the measure that would change the governor's line of succession and 46% voting against.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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The constitutional amendment renews approval for the state using Minnesota State Lottery revenue for conservation, raises the amount of lottery money the state can spend each year and creates a new advisory council to decide how to award grants.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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Abdulaziz was sentenced to five years in prison—a severe punishment for a prince.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to an informal poll taken by The Athletic, 62% of respondents voted for a lifetime ban; 18.2% elected a suspension of 1-5 years; 17.4% went with a 1-year prohibition; and 2.4% said no further punishment is necessary.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Plus, Cory has the time penalty next week, increasing his odds of entering the ring.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Filion faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each charge, federal prosecutors said.Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Russia’s wrath hangs over Georgia elections Saturday's election will pit the Moscow-leaning Georgian Dream government against several pro-Western opposition parties, among them the United National Movement party founded by Saakashvili in 2001.David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2024
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As villagers attempt to thwart her ghostly presence, Nak’s wrath and enduring love become forces to reckon with.Patrick Frater, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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