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Display vs Correct - What's the difference?

display | correct |


In lang=en terms the difference between display and correct

is that display is to make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration while correct is to inform (someone) of the latter's error.

As verbs the difference between display and correct

is that display is (obsolete) to spread out, to unfurl while correct is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.

As a noun display

is a show or spectacle.

As an adjective correct is

free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.

Purposive vs Correct - What's the difference?

purposive | correct | Related terms |

Purposive is a related term of correct.


As adjectives the difference between purposive and correct

is that purposive is serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution while 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.

Boost vs Correct - What's the difference?

boost | correct |


As verbs the difference between boost and correct

is that boost is to lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement while correct is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.

As a noun boost

is a push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.

As an adjective correct is

free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.

Neat vs Correct - What's the difference?

neat | correct | Synonyms |

Neat is a synonym of correct.


As adjectives the difference between neat and correct

is that neat is clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities while correct is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.

As a noun neat

is (archaic) a bull or cow or neat can be an artificial intelligence researcher who believes that solutions should be elegant, clear and provably correct compare scruffy.

As a verb correct is

to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.

Practical vs Correct - What's the difference?

practical | correct | Related terms |

Practical is a related term of correct.


As adjectives the difference between practical and correct

is that practical is based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis while correct is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.

As a noun practical

is (british) a part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability.

As a verb correct is

to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.

Instruct vs Correct - What's the difference?

instruct | correct | Related terms |

Instruct is a related term of correct.


As verbs the difference between instruct and correct

is that instruct is (label) to teach by giving instructions while correct is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.

As adjectives the difference between instruct and correct

is that instruct is (label) arranged; furnished; provided while correct is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.

As a noun instruct

is (label) instruction.

Correct vs Thorough - What's the difference?

correct | thorough | Related terms |

Correct is a related term of thorough.


As adjectives the difference between correct and thorough

is that correct is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth while thorough is painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.

As a verb correct

is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.

As a preposition thorough is

(obsolete) through.

As a noun thorough is

(uk|dialect) a furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.

Correct vs Silly - What's the difference?

correct | silly | Related terms |

Correct is a related term of silly.


As adjectives the difference between correct and silly

is that correct is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth while silly is (label) pitiable; deserving of compassion; helpless.

As a verb correct

is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.

As a noun silly is

(colloquial) a silly person; a fool.

Intelligent vs Correct - What's the difference?

intelligent | correct | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between intelligent and correct

is that intelligent is of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright while 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.

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