correction
//kəˈrɛkʃən//
Noun
correctionSingular
correctionsPlural
1
The act or process of correcting something, such as an error or mistake.
The teacher made a correction to my essay.
2
A change made to something in order to make it accurate or right.
I made a few corrections to the document before submitting it.
3
Punishment or discipline intended to improve behavior.
The teacher believed that gentle correction was more effective than harsh punishment.
4
A temporary reversal in the price of a stock or market after a period of increase.
The stock market experienced a correction after months of steady gains.