Corrected
kəˈrɛktɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo remove errors or inaccuracies from something; to set right.
kəˈrɛkt
To make something right, accurate, or error-free.
I need to correct the spelling mistakes in my report.
💡 Simply: Like when you fix a mistake in a game or on a test. You're making it right!
👶 For kids: To make something right that was wrong.
More Examples
The editor corrected the manuscript before publishing.
The GPS corrected our route.
How It's Used
"The teacher corrected the student's essay for grammar and spelling errors."
"The software corrected errors in the dataset."
"She corrected his mispronunciation of the word."
Having been altered or changed to be accurate or without error.
kəˈrɛktɪd
Having been made right or accurate.
The corrected version of the document was ready for distribution.
💡 Simply: If something is 'corrected', it means someone fixed it and made it right.
👶 For kids: Fixed and made right.
More Examples
The corrected exam scores were posted online.
He submitted the corrected copy.
How It's Used
"The corrected data was used for the analysis."
"The student's corrected work showed significant improvement."
"The corrected financial statements were submitted."
From Latin *correctus*, past participle of *corrigere* 'to set right, amend', from *com-* (intensive prefix) + *regere* 'to direct, rule'.
The word 'corrected' has consistently referred to the process of fixing errors since the 16th century, reflecting its close association with accuracy and improvement.
Memory tip
Think of a red pen, making 'corrections' on a paper.