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corrected

v.
A2 Elementary US //kɝˈɛktəd// UK //kəɹˈɛktɪd// cor·rect·ed

v. to fix a mistake or make something right. You do this when you find an error in a piece of writing or a math problem.

v. to rectify an error or inaccuracy; to bring something into alignment with a standard or fact. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the error or the item containing it.


SIMPLE

The teacher corrected my spelling mistakes.

CONTEXTUAL

After reviewing the first draft, the editor corrected several factual errors before the article went to print.

COMPLEX

The software automatically corrected the alignment of the text, ensuring that the final document adhered to the company's strict formatting guidelines for official reports.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. When used in the passive voice, it often focuses on the result of the improvement.

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