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/korekˈθjon/ ES

/korekˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

correction

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Word origin

From Latin correctio, from corrigere ('to correct'), from com- plus regere ('to guide, rule').

Origin
Latin
Root
correctio
English cognates
correct, rectify, correction

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcorrecciones

Examples

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The teacher made several corrections to my essay.

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Correcting the mistake took only a minute.

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I need a correction before I send the report.

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She accepted the correction with a good attitude.

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Marking the papers took the whole afternoon.

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This word is taught in chapter 37, lesson 7: corrección, mezclar, rincón and 7 more words.