Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

corrected

/kəˈɹɛktɪd/

Meanings
  • verb

    The act of making something correct or right.

    - "He corrected the error in the report."
    - "The teacher corrected the students' mistakes."

Pronunciation
  1. /kəˈɹɛktɪd/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650806"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with corrected
corrigible , correctible , ignoreable
Variants
List of all variants of corrected that leads to same result
correct , correctable , corrected , correcting , corrector , correctors , corrects , corrected time , corrected times
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

The past tense and past participle of 'correct' is 'corrected'., The adjective form of 'correct' is 'correct'., The comparative form of 'correct' is 'more correct'., The superlative form of 'correct' is 'most correct'., The present participle of 'correct' is 'correcting'., The infinitive form of 'correct' is 'to correct'., The past tense and past participle of 'correct' as a transitive verb is 'corrected'.


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'corrigier', meaning 'to reprime, to correct'.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The word 'correct' comes from the Latin word 'correctus', which means 'well-trained'.

  2. The first known use of the word 'correct' in English was in the 14th century.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. editing: The process of reviewing and making changes to a written or creative work to improve it.

  2. proofreading: The process of reading a proof or galley proof to find and correct errors.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'corrected' can refer to a revised or edited version of a work. In music, it can refer to a corrected or amended score.

How to Memorize "corrected"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a red pen being used to correct mistakes on a document.
    - Visualize the word 'correct' written out in neat handwriting.
    - Visualize the word 'corrected' with a checkmark next to it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'correct' with the idea of making something right or accurate.
    - Associate the word 'corrected' with the idea of a revised or edited version.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'correct' with the word 'accurate'.
    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'corrected' with the word 'edited'.


Memorize "corrected" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize corrected is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.