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correct

English → English

adj//kəˈrekt//

(accuracy) Right: having no errors or mistakes; accurate in fact or detail

The teacher gave him a high grade because all his answers were correct.

(English) The teacher gave him a high grade because all his answers were correct.

Please ensure you provide the correct phone number so we can contact you.

(English) Please ensure you provide the correct phone number so we can contact you.

verb//kəˈrekt//

(action) To fix: to change something that is wrong so that it becomes right

The editor used a red pen to correct the spelling mistakes in the manuscript.

(English) The editor used a red pen to correct the spelling mistakes in the manuscript.

Wearing glasses can help to correct your vision if you are nearsighted.

(English) Wearing glasses can help to correct your vision if you are nearsighted.

Entry ID: en:en:correct · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary