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corrections
This term typically refers to the act of fixing errors or the specific changes made to a text. In a professional editing context, it denotes the precise amendments required to ensure accuracy and adherence to style guides. It carries a neutral, technical tone focused on precision and rectification.
In a socio-political context, the term is frequently used as a euphemism for the penal system, specifically referring to the department or agencies responsible for prisons and parole. In this sense, it implies a philosophy of rehabilitation and behavioral modification rather than mere punishment.
Meanings
Examples
Please make the necessary corrections to the report before submitting it.
I hope the teacher does not find too many corrections in my essay.
The editor sent back the manuscript with a long list of corrections.
Wait, I need to make a few corrections to the data in this spreadsheet.
He spent twenty years working in corrections before retiring.
The state is investing more money into corrections to reduce recidivism.
I wonder if the department of corrections actually helps people change.
The officer mentioned that corrections policies have changed since last year.
Collocations & Compounds
make corrections
Verb collocation: to fix errors in a document or dataset
suggest corrections
Verb collocation: to propose changes to improve a text
department of corrections
Noun collocation: the government agency responsible for prisons and parole
corrections officer
Noun collocation: a person employed to supervise prisoners in a correctional facility