correction

Definitions of correction
  1. noun
    the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
    synonyms: rectification
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    types:
    recours, redressement de tort, réparation
    act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
    compensation, dédommagement, indemnisation
    the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
    amendement
    the act of amending or correcting
    type of:
    amélioration
    the act of improving something
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