Synonyms of corrections

corrections

noun

plural of correction

1

as in amendments

a change designed to correct or improve a written work

the copy editor's corrections were marked in red

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amendments
• alterations
• modifications
• emendations
• improvements
• adjustments
• revisions
• deletions
• additions
• cuts
• explanations
• amplifications
• supplements
• clarifications
• explications
• renovations

2

as in punishments

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

received a severe correction after the third offense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishments
• penalties
• wraths
• sentences
• disciplines
• chastisements
• deserts
• castigations
• condemnations
• criticisms
• assessments
• fines
• comeuppances
• reprisals
• retributions
• examples
• nemeses
• reprimands
• retaliations
• revenges
• vengeances
• charges
• incarcerations
• imprisonments
• confinements
• censures
• reproofs
• denouncements
• rebukes
• mulcts
• damnations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exemptions
• paroles
• pardons
• indemnities
• amnesties
• vindications
• exonerations
• acquittals
• immunities
• releases
• commutations
• exculpations
• remissions
• impunities
• reprieves
• absolutions
• disregards
• remitments
• condonations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corrections

After a 2021 trial, Silver ruled against the state, issuing an injunction that required corrections authorities to address the constitutional violations. — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The city currently spends about $30 million a year on corrections, Atlanta’s Chief Financial Officer Mohamed Balla told council members Wednesday. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

After leaving her own handwritten corrections, Doe signed off on the final version of statement the next day, which was shared with the DA’s office along with the Snapchat messages. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Its system records visual observations, depth information, robot motion, contact signals, human corrections, and task outcomes, creating data that can be used to improve its AI models. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

If employees finish work faster but face more reviews, corrections, context switching or after-hours cleanup, productivity has not truly improved. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The officer has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation, said Juan Diasgranados, a spokesman for the corrections department. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

McCauley, who formerly worked as a corrections officer, was paid handsomely for the gig — over $100K a year while sharing the lifestyle of a star on the rise. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

The filing follows Uthmeier in August demanding board-level records about procedures relating to editorial standards compliance, corrections practice and defamation exposure, among other things, according to the lawsuit. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026