Correct vs Observation - What's the difference?
correct | observation |
Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
(by extension) To grade (examination papers).
To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed.
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A remark or comment.
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A judgement based on observing.
Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.
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As an adjective correct
is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.As a verb correct
is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.As a noun observation is
the act of observing, and the fact of being observed.correct
English
Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* (with good manners) well-mannered, well behavedAntonyms
* (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouthDerived terms
* anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrectVerb
(en verb)- He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
- It's rude to correct your parents.
Synonyms
* See alsoDerived terms
* correctable * correction * uncorrectableExternal links
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Noun
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- That's a foolish observation .
- To observations which ourselves we make / We grow more partial for the observer's sake.
- We are to procure dispensation or leave to omit the observation of it in such circumstances.
