To fix, correct, revise or improve
“Over time, the intelligent system tends to correct its own mistakes.”
To punish or reprimand (someone) for a fault or crime
“It is appropriate for parents to correct their child for misbehaving.”
To scold (someone) for a fault or crime
“The teacher decided to correct the student privately rather than scolding him in front of the class for his mistake.”
To offset or counterbalance
“Julie has had to start wearing spectacles to correct her shortsightedness.”
To assess by pointing out faults in, typically in academia
“Though Ernst says he repeatedly offered to correct the text free of charge, his overtures were rejected.”
To put in working order
“Tait published an important paper on how to correct the temperature readings on the thermometers.”
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