corrections

/kəˈɹɛkʃənz/

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Meaning · English

Relating to the punishment, treatment, or supervision of persons who have been convicted of a crime

NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “corrections” mean?

Relating to the punishment, treatment, or supervision of persons who have been convicted of a crime

Is “corrections” formal or informal?

corrections is generally US.