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corrigendum

/ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/

Meanings
  • noun

    An official document making corrections to a published text or document.

    - "The editor issued a corrigendum to correct errors in the original article."
    - "The corrigendum to the law clarified ambiguous provisions."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌkɔɹ.ɨˈdʒɛn.dəm/



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Synonyms

errata , erratum
Variants
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corrigenda , corrigendum
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'corrigere' meaning 'to put right' or 'to correct'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'corrigendum' is often used interchangeably with 'erratum'.

  2. In the publishing industry, a corrigendum is typically published as a separate document and attached to the original publication.


Related Concepts
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  1. erratum: Another term for a corrigendum, specifically used in scientific publications.

  2. amendments: Legislative changes or corrections made to laws or constitutions.


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The corrigendum is an essential part of academic and scientific publications to maintain accuracy and credibility.

How to Memorize "corrigendum"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a document with red lines and corrections, or an editor working on a manuscript.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of accuracy, precision, and correction.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Corrigendum' as 'correct document'.


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