訂正の定義と意味 | ブリタニカ辞典

Correction Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary correction 2 ENTRIES FOUND: correction (noun) correction fluid (noun) correction /kə ˈ rɛkʃən/ noun plural corrections correction /kə ˈ rɛkʃən/ noun plural corrections Britannica Dictionary definition of CORRECTION 1 [ count ] : a change that makes something right, true, accurate, etc. They ran/published a correction in today's paper. [=there was a statement in the newspaper saying that something printed in an earlier newspaper was not accurate] The teacher marked corrections on his students' tests. Please make corrections before handing in your compositions. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 [ noncount ] : the act of making something (such as an error or a bad condition) accurate or better : the act of correcting something the correction of your mistakes people in need of vision correction [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 : the act or process of punishing and changing the behavior of people who have committed crimes [ noncount ] ( old-fashioned ) correction of criminals [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples [ plural ] ( US ) — used to refer to government systems and actions that relate to punishing and dealing with criminals The state's overall spending on corrections has increased rapidly in recent years. the state Department of Corrections [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — often used before another noun a corrections officer [=an official in a jail or prison] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — correctional /kə ˈ rɛkʃənl̟/ adjective , always used before a noun , chiefly US the state's correctional facilities/institutions [=prisons or jails] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ASK THE EDITOR What is meant by 'late Thursday'? See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY ceramic : made of clay that has been heated to a high temperature to harden it Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.