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Word: Correct
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English (as a verb): from Latin correct- ‘made straight, amended’, from the verb corrigere, from cor- ‘together’ + regere ‘guide’. The adjective is via French
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈrɛkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
free from error; in accordance with fact or truth
Short Definition:free from error
Examples:- make sure you have been given the correct information
Word: Correct
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈrɛkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
put right (an error or fault)
Short Definition:put right
Examples:- the Council issued a statement correcting some points in the press reports
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