correction
/kəˈrekʃən/noun
mass noun
1- the action or process of correcting something改正; 纠正; 校正：
I checked the typing for errors and sent it back for correction.
我查找了打字稿上的错误, 然后将它送回去改正。
1.1
- count noun a change that rectifies an error or inaccuracy所作的修改（或改正、矫正）：
he made a few corrections to my homework.
他在我的家庭作业上作了几处修改。
1.2
- used to introduce an amended version of something one has just said（用于引入对已说之话的修正）不对：
I once dated a guy - correction - had one date with a guy.
我有一次主动约了一个年轻人—— 不对——是和一个年轻人有过一次约会。
1.3
- count noun a quantity adjusting a numerical result to allow for a departure from standard conditions修正值, 订正值。
1.4
- N. Amer. or dated punishment, especially that of criminals in prison intended to rectify their behaviour〈北美或旧〉惩罚; （尤指）教养, 改造。
词源
Middle English: via Old French from Latin correctio（n-）, from corrigere 'make straight, bring into order' （see CORRECT）.