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correct with Russian translation
correct usage examples
Учитель обещал исправить ошибки в моём эссе сегодня вечером.
The teacher will correct my essay tonight.
Я стараюсь исправлять свои тренировочные тесты, чтобы учиться на ошибках.
I correct my practice tests to learn from mistakes.
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correct belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
correct synonyms
What's the difference between correct / fix / edit / rectify / revise / proofread
to repair, set right, or resolve a problem; informal and broad (physical or abstract)
I'll fix the printer tomorrow.
to prepare, change, or improve text for publication or clarity; text-specific
She edited the article before publishing.
to correct or set right, often used in formal contexts to denote fixing faults or wrongs
The supplier rectified the billing error.
to review and change content, often to improve, update, or correct it; can imply broader changes
He revised his essay after the tutor's comments.
to read (text) to find and correct typographical or minor language errors before finalizing
Could you proofread this chapter for typos?
to restore the function or condition of a physical object; usually about tangible things
They repaired the broken window.
to make formal changes or additions, especially to official documents, laws or agreements
They amended the terms of the contract.
to change slightly to achieve better fit, function, or result; implies minor fine-tuning
Adjust the brightness on your screen.
to provide a means of correcting or improving an undesirable situation; emphasizes solution
Measures were taken to remedy the poor service.
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How to pronounce correct and what this word means
correct means correct. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce correct
/kəˈrɛkt/
correct translation
correct
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The teacher will correct my essay tonight.
correct transcription
/kəˈrɛkt/, /kəˈrɛkt/
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correct is pronounced as /kəˈrɛkt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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The teacher will correct my essay tonight. Translation: Учитель обещал исправить ошибки в моём эссе сегодня вечером.
Is correct part of Study Supplies vocabulary?
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Is correct part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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