correct

Letters that make correct

o, e, c, r, t are letters that make 'correct'

Words within correct

OR, re, EC, Orr, ECT, CT, CO, Re, Co are words within 'correct'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of correct

corrects is a word created by adding a letter to 'correct'


12 possible definitions for 'correct'

Correct as "in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure"

Under this definition, correct is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

right has the same meaning as correct

Derivatives of correct

correctness is a derivative of correct.

Similar to correct

proper is similar to correct.


Correct as "socially right or correct"

Under this definition, correct is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

right has the same meaning as correct

Derivatives of correct

rightness, correctness, appropriateness are derivatives of 'correct'.

Similar to correct

proper is similar to correct.

Example of correct used within this context

"it isn't right to leave the party without saying goodbye", "correct behavior"


Correct as "treat a defect"

Under this definition, correct is a verb and has the following properties:

correct as a type

'correct' can be a type of treat, care for.

Derivatives of correct

corrective is a derivative of correct.

Example of correct used within this context

"The new contact lenses will correct for his myopia"


Correct as "make right or correct"

Under this definition, correct is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

rectify, right have the same meaning as 'correct'

Antonyms

falsify has the opposite meaning of correct

correct as a type

'correct' can be a type of change by reversal, turn, reverse.

Types of correct

rectify, remediate, debug, amend, remedy, repair are types of 'correct'.

Derivatives of correct

rectification, correction are derivatives of 'correct'.

Example of correct used within this context

"Correct the mistakes", "rectify the calculation"


Correct as "alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard"

Under this definition, correct is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

adjust, set have the same meaning as 'correct'

correct as a type

'correct' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Types of correct

graduate, align, readjust, tune up, tune up, zero in, attune, focalise, sharpen, synchronize, pressurize, depressurize, depressurise, reconcile, linearize, linearise, justify, citify, synchronise, pressurise, calibrate, regulate, proportion, modulate, reset, temper, fine-tune, modulate, trim, zero, zero, time, time, tune, tune, focus, focalize, sync, decompress, match, fit, ordinate, plumb, coordinate, set, harmonize, harmonise are types of 'correct'.

Derivatives of correct

readjustment, adjuster, adjustor, claims adjustor, claim agent, claims adjuster, adjustive, corrective, adjustable, registration, adjustment are derivatives of 'correct'.

Example of correct used within this context

"Adjust the clock, please", "correct the alignment of the front wheels"


Correct as "censure severely"

Under this definition, correct is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

chastise, castigate, objurgate, chasten have the same meaning as 'correct'

correct as a type

'correct' can be a type of take to task, trounce, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast, rebuke, rag, reprimand, scold, dress down, call down, reproof, call on the carpet, lecture, jaw.

Types of correct

flame is a type of correct.

Derivatives of correct

correction, chastisement, castigation, dressing down, corrective, disciplinary, disciplinal, going-over, scolding, objurgation, tongue-lashing, chiding, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, chastening are derivatives of 'correct'.


Correct as "go down in value"

Under this definition, correct is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

decline, slump have the same meaning as 'correct'

correct as a type

'correct' can be a type of go down, come down, descend, fall.

Example of correct used within this context

"the stock market corrected", "prices slumped"


Correct as "make reparations or amends for"

Under this definition, correct is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

compensate, right, redress have the same meaning as 'correct'

Antonyms

wrong has the opposite meaning of correct

correct as a type

'correct' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Types of correct

atone, abye, over-correct, expiate, aby, overcompensate are types of 'correct'.

Derivatives of correct

compensation, redress, indemnification, restitution, right, amends, remedy, remediation, recompense, damages, indemnity are derivatives of 'correct'.


Correct as "punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience"

Under this definition, correct is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

sort out, discipline have the same meaning as 'correct'

correct as a type

'correct' can be a type of punish, penalize, penalise.

Derivatives of correct

discipline, corrective, corrigible, disciplinary, disciplinal, correction are derivatives of 'correct'.


Correct as "adjust for"

Under this definition, correct is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

compensate, even off, counterbalance, make up, even out, even up have the same meaning as 'correct'

correct as a type

'correct' can be a type of equilibrize, equilibrise, balance, equilibrate.

Types of correct

compensate, overcompensate, cover, carry are types of 'correct'.

Derivatives of correct

counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, equalizer, balance, offset, equaliser, corrective, recompense, compensation are derivatives of 'correct'.

Example of correct used within this context

"engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"


Correct as "correct in opinion or judgment"

Under this definition, correct is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

right has the same meaning as correct

Antonyms

wrong has the opposite meaning of correct

Derivatives of correct

rightness, correctness, appropriateness are derivatives of 'correct'.

Similar to correct

right-minded is similar to correct.


Correct as "free from error, especially conforming to fact or truth"

Under this definition, correct is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

right has the same meaning as correct

Antonyms

wrong, incorrect have the opposite meaning of 'correct'

Attributes of correct

correctness, rightness are attributes of 'correct'.

Derivatives of correct

correctness, rightness are derivatives of 'correct'.

Similar to correct

straight, accurate, exact, precise, letter-perfect, word-perfect are similar to 'correct'.

Example of correct used within this context

"the correct answer", "the correct version", "the right answer", "took the right road", "the right decision"



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