the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

[ Syn: rectification ]

a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure

[ Syn: fudge factor ]

something substituted for an error

a rebuke for making a mistake

[ Syn: chastening , chastisement ]

a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases; market runups are invariably followed by a correction'

the act of punishing; the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received

[ Syn: discipline ]

treatment of a specific defect; the correction of his vision with eye glasses'