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Fehler korrigieren
die Antwort korrigieren
den Text korrigieren
die Rechtschreibung korrigieren
die Grammatik korrigieren
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to make something right or free from errors; general-purpose term
to repair, set right, or resolve a problem; informal and broad (physical or abstract)
to prepare, change, or improve text for publication or clarity; text-specific
to correct or set right, often used in formal contexts to denote fixing faults or wrongs
to review and change content, often to improve, update, or correct it; can imply broader changes
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to make something right or free from errors; general-purpose term
She corrected the mistake in the report.
Она исправила ошибку в отчёте.
to repair, set right, or resolve a problem; informal and broad (physical or abstract)
I'll fix the printer tomorrow.
Я починю принтер завтра.
to prepare, change, or improve text for publication or clarity; text-specific
She edited the article before publishing.
Она отредактировала статью перед публикацией.
to correct or set right, often used in formal contexts to denote fixing faults or wrongs
The supplier rectified the billing error.
Поставщик устранил ошибку в счёте.
to review and change content, often to improve, update, or correct it; can imply broader changes
He revised his essay after the tutor's comments.
Он пересмотрел своё эссе после комментариев преподавателя.
to read (text) to find and correct typographical or minor language errors before finalizing
Could you proofread this chapter for typos?
Не мог бы ты вычитать эту главу на предмет опечаток?
to restore the function or condition of a physical object; usually about tangible things
They repaired the broken window.
Они отремонтировали разбитое окно.
to make formal changes or additions, especially to official documents, laws or agreements
They amended the terms of the contract.
Они внесли поправки в условия контракта.
to change slightly to achieve better fit, function, or result; implies minor fine-tuning
Adjust the brightness on your screen.
Отрегулируй яркость на экране.
to provide a means of correcting or improving an undesirable situation; emphasizes solution
Measures were taken to remedy the poor service.
Были приняты меры, чтобы устранить плохое обслуживание.
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How to pronounce correct and what this word means
correct translation: исправлять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce correct
/kəˈrɛkt/
correct translation
исправлять
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The teacher will correct my essay tonight.
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/kəˈrɛkt/, /kəˈrɛkt/
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correct is pronounced as /kəˈrɛkt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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The teacher will correct my essay tonight. Translation: Учитель обещал исправить ошибки в моём эссе сегодня вечером.
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