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feminine

/korekˈθjon/

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Translation

correction

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

ensayo.

The teacher made several corrections to my essay.

tardó .

Correcting the mistake took only a minute.

.

I need a correction before I send the report.

.

She accepted the correction with a good attitude.

.

Marking the papers took the whole afternoon.

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This word is part of lesson 70.