corrections
word · lemma: correction
Definition
Changes made to fix mistakes or improve something, especially in writing or work. 'Corrections' can also refer to suggestions or marks showing what needs to be fixed.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for edits in written work, assignments, or tests. Common collocation: 'make corrections.' Used formally and informally. Not to be confused with 'punishments' in legal contexts (though 'corrections' can mean prisons in US law).
Spanish: correccionesPortuguese (BR): correçõesPortuguese (PT): correçõesChinese (Simplified): 更正 - 修正Chinese (Traditional): 更正 - 修正Hindi: सुधारArabic: تصحيحاتBengali: সংশোধন - ঠিক করা - সংশোধনীRussian: исправленияJapanese: 訂正 - 修正Vietnamese: sửa chữa - chỉnh sửaKorean: 수정 - 정정Turkish: düzeltme - düzeltmelerUrdu: تصحیحات - اصلاحاتIndonesian: koreksi - perbaikan
Example Sentences
The teacher wrote corrections on my essay.
basic
Please make corrections to these mistakes.
basic
I sent my corrections to the editor.
basic
I'll make a few corrections and send the report again.
natural
He appreciates honest corrections to his work.
natural
After a few corrections, the document was perfect.
natural