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correct

US /kɚˈɛkt/

adjective, verb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please make sure the address on the invoice is correct before mailing.

Word Family

NounNoun
correction correctness
VerbVerb
correct gốc
AdjectiveAdj
correct gốc corrective corrigible
AdverbAdv

Synonyms

  • accurateconforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
  • amendmake amendments to

Collocations

  • Easy correct answer
    to correct answer, meaning to make right or correct
  • Medium correct an error in the invoice
    to correct an error in the invoice, meaning to make right or correct
  • Hard take corrective action promptly
    to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding corrective action promptly
  • Very Hard stand to be corrected by factual records
    to endure, maintain position, or remain upright regarding to be corrected by factual records

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