as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
questions the value of such correcting measures as prison sentences for drug addicts
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as in amending
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in offsetting
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
hopefully the young entrepreneur's professionalism will serve to correct his partner's extreme enthusiasm in the eyes of investors
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as in punishing
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
an insensitive boss who liked to correct subordinates in front of their colleagues
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Recent Examples of correcting
Gary Stix, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
The movie can only go so far in correcting that, supplying shades and facial expressions absent from the actual toy line.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
And then the harder one is higher frequencies because that’s related to the distance of the ear buds transducer to your ear, and correcting for all those things.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Generative AI is effective at correcting grammar.
—Victoria Livingstone, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
These methods, which involve powerful mathematics called tensor networks and quantum error-correcting codes, amount to, very roughly, tapping out patterns of ripples in the boundary sphere that correspond to measurements at specific locations in the bulk.
—Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
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What measures have countries implemented to try preventing or correcting myopia in young people?
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
The movie can only go so far in correcting that, supplying shades and facial expressions absent from the actual toy line.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
And then the harder one is higher frequencies because that’s related to the distance of the ear buds transducer to your ear, and correcting for all those things.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Generative AI is effective at correcting grammar.
—Victoria Livingstone, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
These methods, which involve powerful mathematics called tensor networks and quantum error-correcting codes, amount to, very roughly, tapping out patterns of ripples in the boundary sphere that correspond to measurements at specific locations in the bulk.
—Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
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For the moment, Russia and Iran remain Assad’s most crucial allies, but other countries have recently chosen to take a less punitive approach to his government, despite the sanctions risks.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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But punitive measures hardly seem to have slowed their roll.Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lawmakers responded by amending the FBAR penalty regime in 1986.Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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That would bar future legislatures from amending state law to authorize noncitizens to vote in local elections, as has been done in some jurisdictions outside of Iowa, Appel confirmed to Axios.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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With consumer attitudes skewed toward caring for expensive items and punishing cheaper ones, should Primark consider raising retail prices?Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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However, the universe is not punishing you with this anticipatory period.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jesse Pound 48 Min Ago Market could see ‘corrective price action’ into year-end, Fairlead Strategies’ Katie Stockton says A volatile near-term market could benefit some major consumer staples names, Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton told CNBC on Tuesday.Jesse Pound,Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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The system constantly tracks data, makes forecasts, and then takes corrective action (such as lowering the indoor temperature).Jeff Wilser, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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This combo makes for an ultra-hydrating, free-radical-neutralizing power couple.Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Antioxidants protect against cellular damage by neutralizing highly reactive substances called free radicals.Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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