Synonyms of correction

Noun

1. correction, rectification, improvement

usage: the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

2. correction, fudge factor, indefinite quantity

usage: a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure

3. correction, editing, redaction

usage: something substituted for an error

4. correction, chastening, chastisement, rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand

usage: a rebuke for making a mistake

5. correction, drop, dip, fall, free fall

usage: a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases; "market runups are invariably followed by a correction"

6. discipline, correction, punishment, penalty, penalization, penalisation

usage: the act of punishing; "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"

7. correction, therapy

usage: treatment of a specific defect; "the correction of his vision with eye glasses"

Definition and meaning of correction (Dictionary)