Definition of correct

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• correct is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• correct is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• correct is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of correct

• make right or correct (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. rectify
  2. right
• correct in opinion or judgment (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. right
• socially right or correct (adjective)

  Examples

  1. correct behavior

  Synonyms

  1. right
• censure severely (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. castigate
  2. chasten
  3. chastise
  4. objurgate
• go down in value (verb)

  Examples

  1. the stock market corrected

  Synonyms

  1. decline
  2. slump
• punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. discipline
  2. sort out
• adjust for (verb)

  Examples

  1. engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance

  Synonyms

  1. compensate
  2. counterbalance
  3. even off
  4. even out
  5. even up
  6. make up
• in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. right
• free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the correct answer
  2. the correct version

  Synonyms

  1. right
• make reparations or amends for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. compensate
  2. redress
  3. right
• alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard (verb)

  Examples

  1. correct the alignment of the front wheels

  Synonyms

  1. adjust
  2. set
• treat a defect (verb)

  Examples

  1. The new contact lenses will correct for his myopia

See definition of correct in Merriam Webster