1
as in amendments
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 punishments
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 corrections
People jumped in with corrections and elaborations.
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Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These corrections depend on how the weak force (which causes beta decay) interacts with the nucleus, specifically on the matrix elements (the mathematical tools that describe transitions between initial and final nuclear states).
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
Viera Rosa has shown little intention to move them, frustrating corrections board members, who have repeatedly said the agency’s facilities are dangerous for young people.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Among the affected ballots, 143 from Navajo voters required signature corrections.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Accounting and reporting errors caused earnings corrections for Planet Fitness, Rivian, Mister Car Wash, and others—and also contributed to budget crises for schools and state governments.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
Adam Singer is Principal at Credit Report Law Group helping consumers with credit report errors to obtain corrections and compensation.
—Adam Singer, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Angel Reese had some corrections to make after hearing claims about her net worth.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Years ago, Daniel said in an interview, his defense team was warned by a corrections officer that guards at the prison had it in for Daniel and would kill him if he was transferred there.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These corrections depend on how the weak force (which causes beta decay) interacts with the nucleus, specifically on the matrix elements (the mathematical tools that describe transitions between initial and final nuclear states).
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
Viera Rosa has shown little intention to move them, frustrating corrections board members, who have repeatedly said the agency’s facilities are dangerous for young people.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Among the affected ballots, 143 from Navajo voters required signature corrections.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Accounting and reporting errors caused earnings corrections for Planet Fitness, Rivian, Mister Car Wash, and others—and also contributed to budget crises for schools and state governments.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
Adam Singer is Principal at Credit Report Law Group helping consumers with credit report errors to obtain corrections and compensation.
—Adam Singer, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Angel Reese had some corrections to make after hearing claims about her net worth.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Years ago, Daniel said in an interview, his defense team was warned by a corrections officer that guards at the prison had it in for Daniel and would kill him if he was transferred there.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Corrections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrections. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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