correct

US /kəˈrekt/

UK /kəˈrekt/

1.

free from error; in accordance with fact or truth

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Please make sure your answers are correct.

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That's the correct way to solve the problem.

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accurate right true exact precise

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incorrect wrong false erroneous imprecise

1.

to put right; to amend or rectify

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Can you please correct my pronunciation?

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The teacher will correct the essays over the weekend.

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rectify amend fix remedy adjust

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worsen aggravate damage spoil ruin

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correction corrective political correctness correction fluid politically correct