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(kərekt)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense corrects, present participle correcting, past tense, past participle corrected
1. adjective
If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
[formal]
The correct answers can be found at the bottom of page 8.
The following information was correct at time of going to press.
Doctors examine their patients thoroughly in order to make a correct diagnosis.
Synonyms: accurate, right, true, exact More Synonyms of correct
correctly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
Did I pronounce your name correctly?
You have to correctly answer each question.
Synonyms: rightly, right, perfectly, properly More Synonyms of correct
correctness uncountable noun
Ask the investor to check the correctness of what he has written. [+ of]
Synonyms: truth, accuracy, precision, exactitude More Synonyms of correct
Synonyms: decorum, propriety, good manners, civility More Synonyms of correct
2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If someone is correct, what they have said or thought is true.
[formal]
You are absolutely correct. The leaves are from a bay tree.
If Casey is correct, the total cost of the cleanup would come to $110 billion.
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
The correct thing or method is the thing or method that is required or is most suitable in a particular situation.
The use of the correct materials was crucial.
White was in no doubt the referee made the correct decision.
...the correct way to produce a crop of tomato plants.
Synonyms: right, standard, regular, appropriate More Synonyms of correct
correctly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
If correctly executed, this shot will get the ball close to the hole.
4. adjective
If you say that someone is correct in doing something, you approve of their action.
You are perfectly correct in trying to steer your mother towards increased independence. [+ in]
I think the president was correct to reject the offer.
correctly adverb
When an accident happens, quite correctly questions are asked.
5. verb
If you correct a problem, mistake, or fault, you do something which puts it right.
He may need surgery to correct the problem. [VERB noun]
He has criticised the government for inefficiency and delays in correcting past mistakes. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: rectify, remedy, redress, right More Synonyms of correct
correction (kərekʃən)Word forms: plural corrections variable noun
...legislation to require the correction of factual errors. [+ of]
We will then make the necessary corrections.
Synonyms: rectification, righting, improvement, amendment More Synonyms of correct
6. verb
If you correct someone, you say something which you think is more accurate or appropriate than what they have just said.
'Actually, that isn't what happened,' George corrects me. [VERB noun with quote]
I must correct him on a minor point. [VERB noun]
[Also VERB with quote]
7. verb
When someone corrects a piece of writing, they look at it and mark the mistakes in it.
He focused on preparing his classes and correcting his students' work. [VERB noun]
8. adjective
If a person or their behaviour is correct, their behaviour is in accordance with social or other rules.
I think the men are very polite and very correct.
We were rather surprised by their sporting and correct behaviour.
correctly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
She behaved correctly but not affectionately towards her father.
correctness uncountable noun
...his stiff-legged gait and formal correctness.
Synonyms: truth, accuracy, precision, exactitude More Synonyms of correct
Synonyms: decorum, propriety, good manners, civility More Synonyms of correct
9. 
See correct me if I'm wrong
More Synonyms of correct

correct in British English

(kəˈrɛkt)
verb (transitive)
1. 
to make free from errors
2. 
to indicate the errors in
3. 
to rebuke or punish in order to set right or improve
to correct a child
to stand corrected
4. 
to counteract or rectify (a malfunction, ailment, etc)
these glasses will correct your sight
5. 
to adjust or make conform, esp to a standard
adjective
6. 
free from error; true; accurate
the correct version
7. 
in conformity with accepted standards
correct behaviour
Derived forms
correctable (corˈrectable) or correctible (corˈrectible)
adjective
correctly (corˈrectly)
adverb
correctness (corˈrectness)
noun
corrector (corˈrector)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Latin corrigere to make straight, put in order, from com- (intensive) + regere to rule

correct in American English

(kəˈrɛkt)
verb transitive
1. 
to make right; change from wrong to right; remove errors from
2. 
to point out or mark the errors or faults of
3. 
to make conform to a standard
4. 
to scold or punish so as to cause to rectify faults
5. 
to cure, remove, or counteract (a fault, disease, etc.)
verb intransitive
6. 
to make corrections; specif., to make an adjustment so as to compensate (for an error, counteracting force, etc.)
adjective
7. 
conforming or adhering to an established standard; proper
correct behavior
8. 
conforming to fact or logic; true, accurate, right, or free from errors
9. 
equal to the required or established amount, number, price, etc.
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈpunish
SYNONYMY NOTE: correct connotes little more than absence of error [a correct answer] or adherence to conventionality [correct behavior]; accurate implies a positive exercise of care to obtain conformity with fact or truth [an accurate account of the events]; exact stresses perfect conformity to fact, truth, or some standard [the exact time, an exact quotation]; precise suggests minute accuracy of detail and often connotes a finicky or overly fastidiousattitude [precise in all his habits]
OPPOSITES:  wrong, false
Derived forms
correctable (corˈrectable)
adjective
correctly (corˈrectly)
adverb
correctness (corˈrectness)
noun
corrector (corˈrector)
noun
Word origin
ME correcten < L correctus, pp. of corrigere < com-, together + regere, to lead straight, rule: see reckon

Examples of 'correct' in a sentence
correct

Winners will be picked at random from all correct answers received.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She should reflect on the absurdity of the politically correct policy that blew up in her face.
The Sun (2017)
It is just another example of how ridiculous our politically correct system actually is.
The Sun (2016)
Most contestants abstain after the expert has been successfully called upon unless they are absolutely certain they have the correct answer.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It will put the spotlight on trusts and GPs to ensure they have the correct information and data quality.
Computing (2010)
Your personal marriage moon helps you make a correct assessment of a relationship - and you like what you find.
The Sun (2016)
I think the game was correct.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
If there are more, it needs to be sent to the right people to make sure the correct safety measures are put in place.
The Sun (2016)
How, though, to correct that problem?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She said:'Just as sad when you get the correct information.
The Sun (2016)
Would he have found the winning play if he had been given the correct information?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We should simply make sure that we correct in the right way.
Christianity Today (2000)
They may not always be correct or may be subject to challenge.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The politically correct should look away now.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In both instances the referees were absolutely correct.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We advise you to return to your dealer and insist the fault is corrected.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The learners in these studies were generally able to make the correct judgements about the sentences.
Salkie, Raphael The Chomsky Update - Linguistics and Politics (1990)
When their sight is corrected their behaviour improves.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There is suspicion in other sports that medication can provide a performance edge rather than correcting conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Winners will be picked from all correct answers received.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There is though sufficient time for all of them to correct the problems.
The Sun (2014)
They invented what we think of as correct grammar.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It said the broadcaster had approached it with correct information about the coming raid.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It may be correct to say that complainants in general exhibit a wide variety of behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Everything has to look correct when you walk in.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His use of language feels absolutely correct for the period.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Manufacturers often spend months or years playing down the existence of faults before correcting them.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It will help condition the back muscles as well as train them to make the correct movements.
Lewis, Beverly Winning Golf for Women (1993)
Strictly correct behaviour is to hand the fiver to the police.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He was unfailingly correct and polite.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
If what you tell me is true and correct, we have a deal.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
What is the correct polite name for a public convenience in England?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)

Quotations

For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth Bible: Proverbs

In other languages
correct

British English: correct /kəˈrɛkt/ ADJECTIVE
Something that is correct is accurate and has no mistakes.
Check the address is correct.
  • American English: correct
  • Arabic: صَحِيح
  • Brazilian Portuguese: correto
  • Chinese: 正确的
  • Croatian: ispravan
  • Czech: správný
  • Danish: korrekt
  • Dutch: correct
  • European Spanish: correcto
  • Finnish: oikea
  • French: correct
  • German: richtig
  • Greek: σωστός
  • Italian: corretto
  • Japanese: 正しい
  • Korean: 옳은
  • Norwegian: korrekt
  • Polish: poprawny
  • European Portuguese: correto
  • Romanian: corect
  • Russian: правильный
  • Latin American Spanish: correcto
  • Swedish: riktig
  • Thai: ถูกต้อง
  • Turkish: doğru işlem, hareket
  • Ukrainian: правильний
  • Vietnamese: đúng
British English: correct /kəˈrɛkt/ VERB
If you correct a mistake, problem, or fault, you put it right.
The restaurant corrected the mistake and offered me a free lunch.
  • American English: correct
  • Arabic: يُصَحِّحُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: corrigir
  • Chinese: 纠正
  • Croatian: ispraviti
  • Czech: opravit
  • Danish: rette
  • Dutch: corrigeren
  • European Spanish: corregir
  • Finnish: oikaista
  • French: corriger
  • German: korrigieren
  • Greek: διορθώνω
  • Italian: correggere
  • Japanese: 訂正する
  • Korean: 바로잡다
  • Norwegian: rette
  • Polish: poprawić
  • European Portuguese: corrigir
  • Romanian: a corecta
  • Russian: исправлять
  • Latin American Spanish: corregir
  • Swedish: rätta
  • Thai: แก้ไขให้ถูกต้อง
  • Turkish: düzeltmek hata, yanlış
  • Ukrainian: виправляти
  • Vietnamese: sửa chữa

All related terms of 'correct'

correct size
The size of something is how big or small it is. Something's size is determined by comparing it to other things, counting it, or measuring it.
correct diagnosis
Diagnosis is the discovery and naming of what is wrong with someone who is ill or with something that is not working properly.
correct procedure
A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
anatomically correct
having representations of the sexual organs
politically correct
If you say that someone is politically correct , you mean that they are extremely careful not to offend or upset any group of people in society who have a disadvantage , or who have been treated differently because of their sex , race, or disability .
theory is correct
A theory is a formal idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something.
details are correct
The details of something are its individual features or elements.
correct me if I'm wrong
You say ' correct me if I'm wrong ' to indicate that you are not entirely sure that what you are about to say is true.

Chinese translation of 'correct'

correct

(kəˈrɛkt)

adj

    1. [answer, details, amount, spelling] 正确(確)的 (zhèngquè de)
    2. [decision, means, procedure] 适(適)当(當)的 (shìdàng de)
  2. (socially) [person, behaviour] 得体(體)的 (détǐ de)

vt

  1. (= put right) [mistake, fault, person] 纠(糾)正 (jiūzhèng)
  2. (= mark) [exam] 批改 (pīgǎi)
    you are correct 你是对(對)的 (nǐ shì duì de)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
free from error
The information was correct at the time of going to press.
Synonyms
accurate
a more accurate description of the terrain
right
That's absolutely right!
true
Everything I had heard about him was true.
exact
I can't remember the exact words he used.
precise
We will never know the precise details of his death.
flawless
faultless
His English was faultless.
on the right lines
O.K. or okay (informal)
Opposites
wrong
,
false
,
incorrect
,
inaccurate
,
untrue
2 (adjective) 
Definition
in conformity with accepted standards
The use of the correct procedure is vital.
Synonyms
right
Make sure you approach it in the right way.
standard
It was standard practice for them to advise in cases of murder.
regular
The regular method is to take your cutting, and insert it into the compost.
appropriate
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
acceptable
There was one restaurant that looked acceptable.
strict
the strictest sense of the word
proper
Please ensure that the proper procedures are followed.
precise
They speak very precise English.
3 (adjective) 
Definition
in conformity with accepted standards
They refuse to adopt the rules of correct behaviour.
Synonyms
proper
seemly
It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together.
standard
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
diplomatic
kosher (informal)
I guessed something wasn't quite kosher.
Opposites
unacceptable
,
inappropriate
,
unfitting
,
unsuitable
,
improper
1 (verb) 
Definition
to make free from or put right errors
You may need surgery to correct the problem.
Synonyms
rectify
Only an act of Congress could rectify the situation.
remedy
A great deal has been done to remedy the situation.
redress
to redress the economic imbalance
right
We've made progress in righting the wrongs of the past.
improve
He improved their house.
reform
his plans to reform the country's economy
cure
We need to cure our environmental problems.
adjust
To attract investors the country has adjusted its tax laws.
regulate
amend
The committee put forward proposals to amend the penal system.
set the record straight
emend
Opposites
damage
,
harm
,
ruin
,
spoil
,
impair
2 (verb) 
Definition
to rebuke or punish in order to improve
He gently corrected me for using the wrong word.
Synonyms
rebuke
They have been seriously rebuked.
discipline
He was disciplined by his company, but not dismissed.
reprimand
He was reprimanded by a teacher.
chide
He is quick to chide his staff for any mistakes or oversights.
admonish
They admonished me for taking risks with my health.
chastise
I did not chastise the child for what she had done.
chasten
reprove
Women were reproved if they did not wear hats.
punish
George has never had to punish the children.
Opposites
praise
, excuse, compliment

Quotation

For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth [Bible: Proverbs]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of acceptable
Definition
good enough
There was one restaurant that looked acceptable.
Synonyms
satisfactory,
fair,
all right,
suitable,
sufficient,
moderate,
good enough,
standard,
adequate,
so-so (informal),
tolerable,
up to scratch (informal),
passable,
up to the mark
in the sense of adjust
To attract investors the country has adjusted its tax laws.
Synonyms
change,
order,
reform,
fix,
arrange,
alter,
adapt,
revise,
modify,
set,
regulate,
amend,
reconcile,
remodel,
redress,
rectify,
recast,
customize,
make conform
in the sense of admonish
Definition
to reprimand sternly
They admonished me for taking risks with my health.
Synonyms
reprimand,
caution,
censure,
rebuke,
scold,
berate,
check,
chide,
tear into (informal),
tell off (informal),
reprove,
upbraid,
read the riot act to someone,
carpet (informal),
chew out (US, Canadian, informal),
tear someone off a strip (British, informal),
give someone a rocket (British, New Zealand, informal),
slap someone on the wrist,
rap someone over the knuckles,
bawl out (informal)

Synonyms of 'correct'

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