Correct

verb

kə'rɛkt

Adjective

free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
“the correct answer”
“the correct version”
Similar:Right
See also:Proper AccurateTrue
socially right or correct
“correct behavior”
Similar:Right
correct in opinion or judgment
Similar:Right
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
Similar:Right

go down in value
“the stock market corrected”
Similar:Decline Slump
Type of:DescendFall
adjust for
“engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance”
Similar:Compensate Counterbalance
Type of:EquilibrizeBalanceEquilibrate
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
“correct the alignment of the front wheels”
Similar:Adjust Set
Type of:ModifyAlterChange
treat a defect
“The new contact lenses will correct for his myopia”
Type of:Treat
make right or correct
Similar:Rectify Right
Type of:TurnReverse
censure severely
Similar:Castigate Chasten ChastiseObjurgate
Type of:BerateChideJaw
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
Similar:Discipline
Type of:PenalisePunishPenalize
make reparations or amends for
Similar:Compensate Redress Right
Type of:ModifyAlterChange