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.