correct

US /kəˈrɛkt/

UK /kə'rekt/

A2

adjective

  • Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.
  • Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
  • True or accurate

verb

  • To fix a problem
  • To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
  • To punish in order to improve

other

  • To amend or rectify (something that is wrong or inaccurate).
  • To reprimand or rebuke (someone), typically with the intention of improving their behavior.